Coach, Reading

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional coaching to English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading classroom teachers in order to improve reading instruction and student outcomes.
• Develops and conducts staff development for classroom teachers.
• Maintains and monitors implementation of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Evidenced-Based Reading Plan as approved by the state.
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in all areas of literacy instruction.
• Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audiences in the content area of literacy instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Provides coaching to targeted audiences in order to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization and management, and effective implementation of district recommended curriculum resources.
• Counsels and mentors teachers in the implementation of the reading program.
• Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
• Assists ELA/reading and content-specific supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum.
• Makes recommendations for professional development opportunities based on identified needs.
• Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provides ongoing feedback with the district reading supervisor.
• Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, conferences, and required professional development as directed by the Academic Services department.
• Promotes parent and community outreach and involvement in the literacy instructional program at the school.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching, with two years of related management or supervisory experience required.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate with either Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification required.
• Preferred: Educational Leadership Experience.