THRIVE Coach

Relationship-Building and Systems BridgingBuild and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with campus leaders, mentor teachers, ECTs, and district leaders.Serve as a bridge across layers of the system (ECTs, mentors, campus leadership, district leadership), ensuring alignment and communication.Elevate educator voice to strengthen campus culture and inform mentoring and leadership practices.Support districts in navigating shifts in leadership structures, roles, and responsibilities connected to mentoring and induction.Coaching and Direct SupportProvide coaching and support to: Campus leaders (e.g., leadership coaching focused on systems, practices, beliefs, and culture), Mentor teachers and mentor leads, ECTs (as needed, with emphasis on relationship-building and connection).Model asset-based, non-evaluative, human-centered coaching approaches Adapt coaching intensity and caseload based on district engagement model, size, and needsoSupportECTs in developing a sense of belonging, agency, and professional confidenceProfessional Learning and FacilitationLead or co-facilitate professional learning experiences,including:THRIVE and/or PREP trainings, Mentor Academies, Design sessions for campus and district leaders, Communities of Practice (CoPs) or PLCs for mentors and leadersSupport PREP Leader Design sessions and district planning effortsCustomize facilitation and learning experiences based on district context and capacityCoach leaders and mentors in facilitating their own learning spaces over time.Program Design and Implementation SupportSupport districts in designing, refining, and implementing mentoring and induction structures aligned to THRIVE principles.Partner with districts to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations within mentoring systems.Help districts differentiate supports for engagement models (e.g. THRIVE, PREP, etc.).Identify the opportunity for the development and refinement of tools, resources, and templates that support mentoring quality and consistency.Support implementation pacing and sustainability planning.Data Collection, Reflection and EvaluationEngage in data collection activities in partnership with campus and district leaders,including:Interaction logs, Surveys, Observation checklists, Focus groups and interviews, Artifact review and documentation.Use data to identify needs, patterns, and opportunities for growth at campus and district levels.Support districts in understanding and using data to inform mentoring practices and leadership decisions.Contribute to evaluation efforts that assess culture, climate,educatorgrowth, and retention.Document coaching activities, trends, and insights to support continuous improvement and reporting requirements.Leadership Development and Capacity BuildingCoach campus and district leaders in building systems that support mentorship, distributed leadership, and educator growth.Support leaders in shifting from compliance-based to learning-oriented mentoring structures.Help leaders develop facilitation, coaching, and reflective leadership skills.Encourage non-linear leadership pathways that allow educators to grow and lead while remaining connected to classrooms.