Job Description:
Effectiveness Coach– Baltimore City Teaching Residency
Baltimore, Maryland
The New Teacher Project (TNTP) strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. A national nonprofit organization founded by teachers, TNTP is driven by the knowledge that effective teachers have a greater impact on student achievement than any other school factor. In response, TNTP develops customized programs and policy interventions that enable education leaders to find, develop and keep great teachers. Since its inception in 1997, TNTP has recruited or trained approximately 43,000 teachers and worked with more than 200 districts in 31 states - benefiting an estimated 7 million students. Meanwhile, TNTP's acclaimed studies of the policies and practices that affect the quality of the teacher workforce -- most recently including The Widget Effect (2009) and Teacher Evaluation 2.0 (2010) -- have influenced federal education policy and inspired reform efforts across the country.
TNTP is active in more than 25 cities, including 10 of the nation's 15 largest.
We are currently seeking an Effectiveness Coach for our Baltimore City Teaching Residency in Baltimore, Maryland. The Effectiveness Coach will be a TNTP employee based in Baltimore City Public Schools. This position is available August 1, 2011.
New Teacher Effectiveness
TNTP’s New Teacher Effectiveness group is responsible for recruiting great teachers to teach in high-need schools and subject areas, and for preparing those teachers to be immediately effective in the classroom. TNTP’s Teaching Fellows programs streamline the path to teaching for accomplished career changers and recent graduates. In 2011, TNTP will recruit, select and provide pre-service training to outstanding teachers in more than 20 cities and 18 states. (Note that in Baltimore, Fellows are referred to as Residents.)
In 9 of those states, TNTP is also approved to recommend teachers for certification through our rigorous, relevant preparation model, which has been shown to produce highly effective teachers. Building on this strong track record, TNTP is pioneering an evaluation program to recommend certification only for teachers who can demonstrate that they are able to advance student learning.
The Programs
Since 2002, TNTP has been working withBaltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) toimplement the Baltimore City Teaching Residency (BCTR), a high quality alternate route into the classroom for outstanding career changers from a variety of backgrounds who commit to teach critical shortage subject areas in high-need schools in Baltimore. Through a rigorous training institute, 125-175 Residents prepare to begin teaching in classrooms each year. For more information on the BCTR, please visit www.bcteachingresidency.org.
Additionally, in order to facilitate the entry of the highest qualified teaching candidates for hard-to-staff positions and to create an expedited plan for their certification, The New Teacher Project partnered with the Baltimore City Public School (BCPS) in 2006 to establish an alternative certification program called the Maryland Practitioner Teacher Program (MPTP). Participants teach in Baltimore City Schools, in schools where they are most needed. Following a rigorous summer training institute, they teach full-time while participating in two seminar series: Teaching for Results and Big Ideas and Great Teaching in Literacy.
MPTP participants will earn certification by completing TNTP’s Teaching for Results and Big Ideas and Great Teaching in Literacy seminar series during their first year(s) in the classroom and by completing our Assessment of Classroom Effectiveness (ACE) screen. Our program is distinguished from other alternative route programs by the quality of its pre-service training and professional development program, as well as our focus on making certification decisions based on performance in the classroom and ability to impact student achievement.
As a result of their successful completion of all MPTP requirements, participants are eligible for Maryland State Department of Education certification at the end of their second year of teaching.
Role and Responsibilities
The Effectiveness Coach is responsible for the recruitment and selection of Institute Staff, providing high quality and relevant feedback to Residents during pre service training and the school year, and the creation/distribution of resources to Residents.
The Effectiveness Coach reports to the Training and Effectiveness Manager, BCTR.
Specifically, the Effectiveness Coach will:
· Create and implement a recruitment strategy for the successful hiring of effective pre service training staff
· Manage the selection process for pre service training staff
· Manage a team of Field Visitors who are responsible for observing Residents and providing ongoing feedback and resources during the pre-service training
· During both the pre-service training and the school year, conduct classroom observations of Residents and identify sources of support and professional development
· Manage the program’s school year observers and set clear performance goals to ensure that all Residents receive timely feedback on classroom teaching
· Plan and execute professional development workshops for Residents throughout the school year, based on needs identified during observations
· Assist in the collecting, tracking, and analysis of Resident performance data and trends
· Build and implement effective communication structures with active Residents
· Act as the main program contact person for Resident questions and concerns (instructional and administrative)
· Promote connectivity among Residents
· Ensure that each group of participants becomes a well connected cohort of teachers with a positive culture
· Identify development areas for struggling Residents and develop targeted improvement plans
· Develop structures to ensure that Residents fulfill our program mission of increasing student achievement
Qualifications
We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who believe deeply in our organization's mission and who display a record of achievement in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate:
· Support of alternative routes to teacher certification and an interest in working with new teachers
· Strong education background and instructional skill set with at least two years teaching experience, preferably in high-need schools or with high-need population
· Track record of raising student achievement
· Experience working with Baltimore or Maryland schools (preferred)
· Experience working with under-performing schools (preferred)
· Familiarity with Maryland curriculum standards and teaching standards (preferred)
· Previous experience developing and leading teacher professional development (preferred)
· The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
· The ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutions
· A record of setting and achieving ambitious goals
· A commitment to producing consistently high quality, detailed work
· Excellent oral communication and writing skills
· Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
· Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity
· Capacity to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
· The ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization and to consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactions
· Quantitative and data analysis and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office suite
· A willingness to work non-standard hours and occasional weekends
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $60,000, or commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for a performance based bonus.
TNTP offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback, a comprehensive benefits plan effective on the first day of employment – including low cost medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, a 403(b) plan with matching, potential opportunities for performance based bonuses – as well as the chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation’s children. For more information on TNTP’s competitive benefits package, please visit http://tntp.org/join/our-benefits/
To Apply
Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online at:
We review applications on a rolling basis – so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. We will not consider applications without a cover letter tailored to this position, which can be addressed to the Human Capital Team. The New Teacher Project is committed to fostering and capitalizing on the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position. If you would like to learn more about our mission, please visit our web site at www.tntp.org.
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