25-26 Academic Coach, Grades K-8 - ELA (2025-2026 school year)

Qualifications

Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
Three or more years prior teaching experience in ELA
Strong people skills; an ability to gain the respect and trust of fellow teachers
Advanced degree preferred
Understanding of scientifically based research and evidence-based practices for teaching the range of ELA skills and understanding, and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks; a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and stay current
Experience supporting teachers with the implementation of HQIM-especially Fishtank and Wit and Wisdom

Responsibilities

• Help teachers meet the goals for student progress set by the district, the K-8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, Principals, and the faculty as a whole.
• The coach functions as a colleague, is not part of school administration and does not take part in any way in the evaluation of teacher performance.
• Meet regularly with the K-8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, Principals, and others to assure that students achieve proficiency or better in ELA and that teachers are supported in their instructional practice.
• Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff that will promote professional growth and accelerate the achievement of all students;
• At the beginning of the school year, meet with the K-8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator to determine the schedule and priorities for coaching, training, conferences, workshops, meetings at the school, district, and/or other level (e.g. grant requirements) as applicable.
• Coach classroom teachers in all aspects of differentiated ELA instruction, including use of student assessments to group students, management of effective whole- and small-group instruction, and activities to meet specific student needs;
• Provide feedback and suggestions for instructional improvements during coaching.
• Professional Development Responsibilities
  Coach will work with teachers and administration to design and implement district-based and school-based professional development as necessary.
• Curriculum And Instruction Responsibilities
  Develop resources aligned with the district curriculum to support teachers with their implementation.
  Provide teachers with clear and specific information on how to implement a range of effective instructional strategies;
  Be competently knowledgeable of the Massachusetts ELA Curriculum Framework and district curricular programs to assist teachers in their implementation.

Terms Of Employment

In accordance with STA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Schedule: 189 days School Year
Schedule: 184 days
Additional days: 5 days to be scheduled with Supervisor