Instructional Coach Literacy T1- Quail Valley Elementary

Job Overview

The Instructional Coach Literacy TI Elementary School will provide instructional support and coaching to build capacity in Title I campus RLA teachers to support the implementation of the written curriculum using best practices for Literacy instruction.

About the Role

Supports the District's vision for Teaching and Learning by providing strong instructional leadership for RLA teachers on Title I campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate leadership for Literacy PLCs and coach teachers on the expected process/protocols and outcomes for PLC’s including effective planning of instruction, assessment, data analysis for intervention and enrichment, and meeting professional learning goals
• Utilize the peer coaching cycle, including tools for observation, to provide feedback on instructional practice and to engage teachers in reflective practice
• Model and support instructional planning that includes purposeful technology integration and the implementation of Blended Learning within instruction using the learning management system to support the instructional model for literacy
• Collaborate with the campus and district leaders to provide job embedded learning opportunities that promote the implementation of the written curriculum and the campus/district instructional focus
• Collaborate with campus and district leaders to provide ongoing instructional support to RLA teachers through the use of effective partnership agreements within the coaching cycle
• Develop capacity in RLA teachers to utilize data from formative and summative assessments to diagnose instructional needs and identify research based best practices for instruction in order to close achievement gaps
• Provide leadership to support the implementation of the Literacy instructional model to support student ownership of learning
• Facilitate the disaggregation of multiple sources of data to make instructional decisions
• Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred
• Valid Teaching Certification issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment
• Elementary ELA Valid Texas ESL Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an elementary ELA classroom teacher
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in teacher leadership
• Knowledge of and training on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), elementary literacy curriculum, and best practices for literacy instruction
• Proven knowledge of best practices in literacy and the development of libraries to support instruction
• Demonstrated evidence of professional growth, including leadership or participation in a wide range of professional learning experiences
• Demonstrated communication skills and interpersonal skills that promote collaboration and effective communication with adults
• Comprehensive knowledge of instructional strategies, role of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and data for decision making, student assessment, and use of instructional technology
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills