Are you passionate about improving how middle school students learn to read, write, and think critically? As Manager of Teaching & Learning for 5-8 ELA, you'll partner with school leaders and teachers to implement high-quality ELA instruction across a portfolio of schools. You'll use data and instructional coaching to help educators refine their practice, support students in mastering essential literacy skills, and drive measurable achievement. This role offers the opportunity to shape how thousands of students experience ELA instruction while building strong, collaborative relationships with school teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
- Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-8 through classroom observations, practice clinics, and professional development sessions to improve lesson execution and student outcomes
- Model exemplary ELA instruction in classrooms and co-teach key content areas when needed to support teacher learning
- Lead and facilitate power meetings (planning and data meetings) with school leaders and teachers, ensuring meetings are well-prepared, focused, and actionable
- Build systems for ongoing observation, feedback, and follow-up with teachers and leaders to support continuous growth
Data Analysis & Action Planning
- Analyze and respond to student achievement data across your portfolio of schools to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities for targeted instruction
- Systematically track progress on key power standards and adjust action plans based on student performance and evidence of teacher implementation
- Partner with Regional School Leaders to collect, analyze, and synthesize data that informs programmatic decisions
- Create targeted action plans that accelerate student learning and ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction
Curriculum & Professional Development Design
- Design, create, and facilitate professional development, practice clinics, and training sessions for teachers and leaders
- Create resources that connect assessment and instruction materials鈥攊ncluding scripted lesson plans and assessment scripts鈥攖o help educators internalize and implement curriculum effectively
- Support individual school campuses in leveraging instructional blocks to meet the needs of all students and maximize teacher strengths
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with members of the K-12 Teaching & Learning team, school leadership, and other departments to make data-driven decisions and support school success
- Contribute to broader initiatives and projects as needed to support organizational goals