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Start Your Online Application Now Impact Coach Manager This position will be for the 2026/2027 School Year and will start on July 1, 2026. ABOUT HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprising primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Mission: To inspire students to achieve high academic success while embracing Hmong language and culture. Vision: To be a public school of excellence, with high quality staff, diverse programs, and successful students. Culture statement reflects who we are: HOPE is a safe space where all feel valued, empowered, and inspired. Learning at HOPE promotes cultural appreciation, character, and lifelong growth. Our scholars leave ready to lead with purpose and contribute to their community. HOPE''s Values: High-Impact; Scholar-Focused; Sense of Belonging; Leadership; and Joyful Excellence: Our work for the next two years is illustrated in our 2026-2028 Strategic plan focused on four priorities - Radical Growth, Stabilizing Operational Systems, Being Data-Centered, and Building Community Impact. All employees are expected to operate with high impact to continue improving the experiences of HOPE''s community. Position Title: Impact Coach Manager Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Reports To: Chief Impact Officer Status: Exempt, Full-Time 40+ hours a week Contract Type: 11 month contract One (1) week off in June One (1) week off in August. Two (2) weeks off in December One (1) week off for Spring Break. ABOUT THIS ROLE A Culture of Learning at HOPE is rooted in passion and a deep commitment to scholar impact. HOPE takes a holistic approach to social-emotional learning, prioritizing the identification of root causes behind student behavior. When schools intentionally dig deeper into behavior, strong partnerships with families become essential to supporting scholar success. The Impact Coach Manager plays a critical and highly relational role in inspiring and influencing positive student behavior across the school. In partnership with the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) and the Executive Director/CEO, this leader ensures that high-impact behavior strategies are consistently executed across the school community. This includes leading a comprehensive behavior framework grounded in restorative practices, recognition systems, and clear, consistent expectations to drive meaningful student outcomes. Behavior and social-emotional learning directly impact academic outcomes. All scholars should feel inspired to come to school, empowered to take ownership of their learning journey, and supported in becoming creative thinkers and contributors. The Impact Coach Manager fosters a positive, inclusive, and structured school environment?ensuring students are engaged, supported, and held to high expectations?while equipping teachers with the tools and strategies needed to implement school-wide behavior systems effectively. PRIMARY DUTIES Student Impact. Develop and lead scholar-centered approaches where every student is known, identified, and supported through individualized behavioral strategies and culturally responsive practices. Ensure each scholar is positioned to achieve based on their unique needs and growth trajectory. Directly lead and support all elevated scholar and family-related issues beyond Tier 2. Coaching and Mentoring. Directly manage and supervise up to three Impact Coaches, leading the day-to-day execution of HOPE''s behavioral framework and ensuring consistency across the school community. Provide ongoing training, professional development, and constructive feedback to support staff growth. Conduct formal and informal observations to ensure Impact Coaches receive the support needed to be effective in their roles. School-Wide Systems of Support. Build and sustain a comprehensive, school-wide behavior system that supports academic achievement. Oversee behavior expectations and support across all environments, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, lunchrooms, outdoor spaces, buses, arrivals, dismissals, and the broader community. Lead ongoing training, coaching, and feedback for teachers on behavior strategies, restorative practices, recognition systems, and the consistent implementation of consequences. Data-Driven Practices. Analyze behavioral and social-emotional data trends to inform decision-making, strengthen systems, and drive continuous improvement in scholar outcomes. Ensure accurate documentation and complete the annual DIRS report. Family Impact. Develop and implement strategies that support Impact Coaches in engaging families as essential partners. Lead restorative practices that include families, ensuring they are consistently engaged as collaborators rather than used as a punitive measure. Home Visits. Lead and expand home visit initiatives to better understand family dynamics and scholars'' experiences beyond the school setting. Use these insights to strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and support scholar success. Conduct home visits for both targeted support and community-building purposes to celebrate and affirm students and families. Scholar Recognition. Plan, develop, and manage individual and school-wide recognition systems that reinforce and celebrate positive behavior, contributing to a strong and affirming school culture. Empowerment & Inspiration. Cultivate a school culture that empowers and inspires scholars to reach their full potential. Hold staff accountable to equitable practices and inclusive language that affirms all students, while reinforcing a strong growth mindset across the school community. School Safety. Lead and manage all school safety and security protocols, including drills, planning, and implementation, to ensure a safe and structured environment for students and staff. Collaborate with school leadership to respond effectively to incidents and continuously improve safety systems. Operational Support. Support daily school operations by monitoring student arrivals, dismissals, lunch periods, and field trips, ensuring safe, organized, and efficient transitions throughout the school day. REQUIREMENTS A Bachelors in education, psychology, child development, social work or related field is highly desirable, but not required. Experience in DIRS, student behavior and annual reporting is required. At least seven (5) years of experience working in a school setting, especially in a leadership role and/or classroom teaching experience. Someone with previous Impact Coach and/or Dean of Student experience is highly desirable. Demonstrated record of supporting school-wide effort on student behavior and impact, academic achievement, and family engagement, particularly for diverse and multilingual learners. Experience with EDUClimber, FASTBridge, or similar data platforms strongly preferred. Experience with Hmong language programs, bilingual education, or multilingual learner programming preferred. Ability to partner with teachers and provide coaching and support to teachers regarding student behavior. Ability to do home visits and build relationships with families, students, and the community. Deep commitment to educational equity, cultural responsiveness, and HOPE''s mission and strategic priorities. Excellent communication, collaboration, and community-engagement skills. Ability to interact effectively with scholars, families, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Duties are performed in a school environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible. May involve movement throughout the building to support scholars in classrooms, common areas, hallways, and offices. Possible exposure to loud environments (e.g., hallways during passing periods, cafeteria, gymnasium). Some evening hours may be required for school events, family engagement activities, and cultural programs. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts school''s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the school and the employee. EEO Statement: Hope Community Academy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have equal opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status Hope Community Academy (District) uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online