Job Description – District Academic Coordinator
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Position
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District Academic Coordinator, Numeracy
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Location
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Shravasti
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Reporting to
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District Program Manager
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Nature
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Fixed Term Contract
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Kind of engagement
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Work from Office (onsite)
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About LLF
Language and Learning Foundation (www.languageandlearningfoundation.org ) is a New Delhi-based non-profit organization with the vision of enhancing equitable student learning, especially language and literacy development, through the professional development of teachers and teacher educators, building/sharing knowledge, and implementing projects in collaboration with state governments. LLF currently works with 7 state governments across the country.
About the programs:
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) is a New Delhi based non-profit organisation with the vision of enhancing equitable student learning, especially language and literacy development, through professional development of teachers and teacher educators, building/sharing knowledge and implementing projects in collaboration with state governments. LLF is a system-focused and impact-driven organization dedicated to addressing the foundational learning crisis in collaboration with the national and state governments in India. Over the past 8 years, we have improved foundational learning outcomes of 850,000+ children and classroom processes of 2,50,000+ teachers and teacher educators across 8 states. LLF currently works with 8 state governments across the country. To know more about the organisation, click here.
Position Description Purpose of the Role
The DAC – Numeracy will lead, design, implement, and monitor district-level numeracy interventions under the project of Improving Foundational learning. The role focuses on strengthening classroom practices, building teacher capacity, supporting academic leadership structures, and improving learning outcomes in Grades 1–3 through concept-based, activity- driven, and child-centred numeracy pedagogy.
Key Responsibilities
1.Academic Leadership & Programme Implementation
- Support to district-level implementation of numeracy interventions under FLN frameworks.
- Translate state-level academic guidelines into district-level operational plans.
- Ensure alignment of classroom practices with FLN numeracy goals and learning standards.
- Coordinate implementation and scaling strategies (Model FLN Classrooms, previous course graduates Phase-1 etc.)
2. Classroom Practice Strengthening
- Promote effective use of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) for conceptual understanding.
- Support teaching of place value and quantity using concrete and visual learning tools.
- Ensure step-by-step modelling of basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Facilitate structured independent practice strategies in classrooms.
- Promote real-life examples for developing number sense.
- Encourage reasoning-based pedagogy using “why” and “how” questioning
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3. Capacity Building & Professional Development
- Capacity building of ARPs, DIET faculty, and SRGs on Foundational Numeracy pedagogy, aligned with NIPUN Bharat competencies.
- Design and conduct Internal Capacity building workshop/training for LLF District team.
- Support continuous professional development (CPD) of previous course graduates
- Phase-1 and Model FLN classroom teachers.
- Develop training modules, academic content, and facilitation guides.
- Mentor academic leaders at block and cluster levels.
4. Academic Support & Field Mentoring
- Conduct regular school visits for classroom observation and on-site mentoring.
- Provide academic feedback to teachers, HMs, ARPs, and BACs.
- Support establishment and strengthening of Model Numeracy Classrooms.
- Guide classroom planning, assessment strategies, and instructional design.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance
- Develop numeracy quality indicators and classroom observation tools.
- Monitor learning outcomes through baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
- Track implementation progress and classroom adoption of numeracy practices.
- Ensure academic fidelity and quality assurance of programme delivery.
6. Academic Coordination & Convergence
- Collocation with DIET, SRGs, ARPs and district academic bodies.
- Support convergence with district education leadership.
- Facilitate district academic forums, review meetings, and reflection workshops.
7. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare academic reports, case studies, best practices, and success stories.
- Maintain Block wise numeracy improvement insights and documentation.
- Share periodic progress reports of Model FLN Classroom
Key Deliverables
Monthly Deliverables
- Conduct a minimum of 14 school mentoring visits per month.
- Monthly Academic Progress Report
- Classroom Observation & Mentoring Reports
- Model Numeracy Classroom Monitoring Report
- Implementation Tracking Dashboard
- Model FLN School-wise & Block-wise Progress Review Notes
Quarterly Deliverables
- Quarterly Academic Review Report
- Numeracy Learning Outcomes Analysis
- Classroom Practice Quality Report
- Teacher Capacity Building Progress Report
- CPD Implementation Review
- Assessment Analysis Report
- Best Practices & Innovations Quarterly Brief
- District Review Presentation & Documentation
Annual Deliverables
- District Numeracy Implementation Plan (Annual Cycle)
- Model Numeracy Classroom Framework (Final Version)
- Teacher Training Modules & Resource Packs
- CPD report for Teachers of intervention schools
- Numeracy Assessment System
- Annual Academic Impact Report
- Best Practices Compendium (District/Block Level)
- Annual Program Review & Strategic Planning Report
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Improvement in student numeracy learning outcomes
- Quality of classroom instructional practices
- Teacher competency development
- Coverage of schools and teachers supported
- Effectiveness of Model Numeracy Classrooms
- Quality and timeliness of reporting
- Implementation fidelity of FLN numeracy framework
Educational Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Qualifications:
- Graduation or equivalent degree required, preferably in social science background.
Experience:
- 3-6 years of experience working in education projects that involve capacity building of teachers and teacher educators, and curriculum development.
Skills and Abilities:
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Multilingual Education and FLN.
- Good training knowledge and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with government officials and other stakeholders.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation: Competitive as per the sector’s standards.
Language and Learning Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.