Company Overview

Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a public, tuition-free K-7 charter school located in Terrytown, LA. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Model the Athlos culture by exemplifying the 3 Pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character (e.g. demonstrating 12 character traits, exemplifying a growth mindset, modeling a healthy lifestyle)
• Implement an approach to coaching and learning that is collaborative, student-centered, and data-driven
• Support all teachers in a collaborative model of observation, conversation, and lesson demonstration
• Support grade-level teams to support implementation of Performance Character strategies, many of which connect to social-emotional learning
• Support and model effective and differentiated student-centered instruction
• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching, and support the implementation of good instructional practices
• Facilitate professional collaborative groups to review effective practices and analyze student data
• Facilitate grade-level PLCs to discuss implementation of effective content, skills, and problem-solving instruction
• Provide comprehensive and balanced training across content areas and grade levels
• Participate in professional development for instructional coaches, including peer observations, professional research, and inquiry sessions
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments
• Work collaboratively with other instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district
• Other duties as assigned

Educational Background

• Education: Bachelors degree plus 5 years educational experience OR masters in education
• Experience Required: 5 years of educational experience required (required if only bachelors) including a proven leadership record; demonstrated experience in using research-based instructional practices and excellence with management in an active classroom.
• Certification Required: Valid teacher certification required

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate

• Lifelong learner
• Believes every student matters
• Driven by actions and outcomes
• Makes decisions based on data
• Growth mindset
• Reflective practitioner
• Innovative
• Creative problem solver
• Willing to take risks
• Effective at time management
• Excellent organization, inter-personal, and communication skills
• Able to build and support a culture of trust and collaboration
• Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team
• Seeks out professional learning
• Knowledge of state and national standards
• Knowledge of best practices and a willingness to continue to learn and try new strategies

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