26/27Schl Yr Reading Coach

About the company

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the role

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Reading Coach, you will be responsible for providing training and support to teachers and assisting with Reading program implementation. Position conducts staff development, performs classroom visitations, collects and reports student data, and monitors program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts in-service training for Reading teachers regarding the program, instructional strategies, and best practices.
• Performs classroom visitations, assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance, and monitors improvement.
• Demonstrates lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers.
• Coordinates the testing of students.
• Coordinates Reading schedules with existing instructional programs.
• Monitors the progress of students.
• Serves as a resource to school administrators and content area teachers in identifying reading needs, adapting instructional techniques, and implementing Reading program.
• Assists with the development of school literacy teams.
• Collects and reports student data.
• Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with district and professional associations to maintain a current knowledge of Reading and instructional best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and eligibility for Florida teaching certification.
• Reading Specialist Certification.
• Demonstrated evidence of involvement in school activities involving leadership responsibilities.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Student Information System (SIS).
• Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.
• Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize wisely.
• Ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: courteous, professional, and helpful; strong oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating and influencing abilities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

Work environment

Usual office working conditions. Travel within or outside of state.

Physical demands

No physical exertion required. Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Classification

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.