Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program Instructional Coaches

Position Type:Teachers & Licensed Professionals/DISTRCT COACHDate Posted:11/19/2025Location:Perry Township Education CenterInnovation and Entrepreneurship Program Instructional CoachPerry Township Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Indianapolis is ready to hire three dynamic individuals driven to build a new program from the ground up. Perry Township Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Indianapolis is designed to be modeled very closely to the AMP Lab in Fort Wayne. This program is designed to meet the Next Level Programs of study pathway in Entrepreneurship. Students will participate in a half-day program and will complete three courses: Principles of Entrepreneurship, New Venture Development, and Small Business Operations. Students will work to meet the competencies of each of these courses. In addition, this program will utilize Project Based Learning as its vehicle for delivering instruction as well as design thinking models to create innovative solutions to complex problems brought to our program by local community organizations such as entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and large corporations.Interested parties can apply for any or all of the coaching opportunities listed below:COMMUNITY COACHDevelop and maintain an exemplary community partnership model that supports the development of high-quality project experiences, builds positive relationships with community members and maximizes real-world opportunities for student engagement in an innovative environment. Other job specific functions include: Supports students' growth with 21st Century skills and habits of mind through leadership coaching, professionalism opportunities, and student agency development. Facilitates relationships with community-based businesses, non-profits, and organizations for engagement opportunities with the Perry Innovation and Entrepreneurship program. Supports work-based learning systems for both student internship and employment opportunities and partnership residency and internship programs. Seek out and maintain project opportunities that meet the required expectations for quality and effectiveness. Develop and oversee project pool database systems for student engagement and application. ENGAGEMENT COACHDevelop, oversee, and maintain an extension of the Perry Innovation and Entrepreneurship program to develop K-10th grade career exposure and exploration opportunities in relationship with community partners, C9 career center, and Perry Township traditional schools to promote skill development and increase student engagement. Other job specific functions include: Oversee and develop opportunities for middle school career exposure as an extension of the Perry Township Innovation and Entrepreneurship program. Oversee and develop career connected student experiences K-10 in collaboration with all Perry Township schools. Serve as the main liaison for career exposure and exploration between Perry Township Innovation and Entrepreneurship program and traditional Perry Township schools. Develop processes, frameworks, and toolkits to support traditional schools alignment to Perry Township Innovation and Entrepreneurship program career exposure and exploration structure. Background teaching and/or coaching in a Project-based learning environment preferred. INSTRUCTIONAL COACHDevelop and provide a professional learning ecosystem to support teachers in the development of high-quality project experiences, scaffolding effective strategies and non-traditional assessment supports to maximize student achievement in an innovative environment. Other job specific functions include: Collaboratively plan, facilitate, and follow-up PD/PLC meetings Observe teacher performance using the NIET Instructional Rubrics and conduct follow-up teacher conferences. Delivering high quality instruction to students and adult learners. Supports student development of 21st Century skills and project quality through utilization of coaching techniques, conferencing models, and feedback systems. Collaborates with leading local, national, and global education organizations and entities to curate and develop best practice exemplars to support high quality implementation of the Perry Township Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Indianapolis model. Supports students and teachers in the development and implementation of robust non-traditional assessment resources, structures, frameworks, and tools. Monitor and observe teacher implementation of the instructional model and provide targeted feedback, resources and support to promote implementation of whole child development frameworks. OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of all coaching positions include: Participate and engage in required job-embedded, after school and summer professional learning, activities and workshops for both personal, collaborative and program growth. Models teaching behavior to adult learners in a variety of highly effective instructional strategies, industry standards, and future education and career trends. Have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to help facilitate professional learning communities, collaborate with shared stakeholders and assist teams in problem solving through inquiry groups using data. Possesses knowledge of current effective practices in project and instructional design that have a positive impact on student achievement to improve collaboration, build learning communities and support commitment to implement the Perry Innovation and Entrepreneurship model on the campus of University of Indianapolis. Mini-bus certification is required for each coach. This will take place once hired by Perry Township. Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the personalized and precise needs of the building/unit. Service must align with federal and state law, District standards, policies, procedures, and the PEA Master Contract. EquipmentUse standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.Travel RequirementsTravel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.Pay RatesPEA certified positionWork ScheduleStandard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults. Knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults. Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring and professional development, as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training and/ or career experience. Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, video presentations, student achievement gains and/ or current administrator reference. Skills involving student data that illustrates the teacher's ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific instructional interventions. Physical and Mental Demands, Work HazardsSeldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%Physical RequirementPercentage of TimeAbility to stand for extended periods of time.SeldomAbility to lift 25 pounds.SeldomAbility to carry 25 pounds.SeldomAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment.Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions.Very FrequentLicense/ Registration/ Certification Current Indiana Teacher's License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment. Possess a valid Indiana teaching license and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful teaching experience. Teaching experience in a Project Based Learning environment is preferred. Education Masters Degree preferred. Experience At least 5 years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations, promotions and/ or portfolio of work. Experience supporting effective instruction or coaching of teachers preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt