MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: 3P (Project, Problem, and Place-Based) Learning Coach
CLASSIFICATION: Professional
REPORTS TO: Director of Instructional Services
SUPERVISES: Not applicable
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:
The 3P Learning Coach provides internal and district-level coaching, professional learning, and systems support to advance project, problem, and place-based learning practices across classrooms, schools, and communities.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.
TERMS:
This position is a 200 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days,
holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).
SALARY RANGE:
This position is on the School Year Professional Scale, $57679.02- $87765.06 per year on the BA lane. Lanes for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60 available.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Coach one-on-one and groups of teachers and administrators in use of the 3P Learning and/or Design Thinking processes.
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Serve as a member of the ISD 3P instructional team.
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Participate in county and statewide networks and professional learning in 3P learning.
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Work with other MAISD staff and teams to support district needs.
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Maintain confidential relationships
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Coach teachers and administrators to help implement instructional and systems-level plans in grades K-12.
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Spend time outside the school day to collaborate with teachers and colleagues
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Facilitate ongoing, instruction-specific conversations designed to improve student
learning
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Support teachers to create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce
strong results in student learning
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Support the integration of technology in effective instruction
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Develop and deliver professional learning related to research-based strategies
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Create a professional and collaborative environment that is one of mutual respect,
teamwork, and accountability
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to work well with people, and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills
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Five or more years teaching experience
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Bachelor's degree in related field.
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Demonstrated success with using 3P (Project, Problem, and Place-Based) Learning or Design thinking in a classroom setting.
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Training in 3P (Project, Problem, and Place-Based) Learning, or Design Thinking Processes
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Ability to convene and network with community and business partners.
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Ability to use observational data and formative assessment processes to guide
professional learning and coaching
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Knowledgeable about current research and pedagogical recommendations relevant to
the coaching role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master's Degree in education related field
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Specialized training focused on research-based and culturally responsive practices
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Experience in a coaching role or other type of leadership role focused on adult learning
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Demonstrated proficiency in the use of digital tools to facilitate instructional design, collaborative efforts, project management, documentation, and professional learning processes.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . . .
- Understanding the Organization:
- Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders
- Building Collaborative Relationships:
- Finds common ground and drives to consensus
- Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders
- Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner
- Making Complex Decisions:
- Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions
- Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders
- Taking Initiative:
- Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus
- Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements
- Being Authentic:
- Provides direct and actionable feedback
- Shows consistency between words and actions
- Being Flexible and Adaptable:
- Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations
- Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some light lifting and general mobility may be required.
OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:
TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work may be performed in schools, classrooms, meeting settings, and in community agencies
or businesses.
EVALUATION:
Employees in this classification are evaluated according to current Board policy.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:
Travel both within the county and throughout the state is required.
PAY STRUCTURE:
This position is on the School Year Schedule of the MAISD salary scales.
It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.
