Literacy Coach - Lincoln Elementary School

About the role

An instructional coach builds the capacity of Tier 1 (core) classroom teachers by supporting teachers' capacity to implement evidence-based practices, increasing student engagement, and improving student academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of strategies to establish rapport and trust with teachers and leaders
• Collaborate with teachers to set professional growth goals and monitor progress
• Analyze student data and assessment results to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in student learning and co-create responsive instructional plans
• Model effective instructional strategies for teachers as needed
• Provide constructive feedback to teachers on observed instructional techniques. Coaching observations are completely non-evaluative.
• Facilitate team meetings that focus on data analysis, problem-solving, coordinating services, and improving instructional practices
• Serve as a teacher leader on assigned committees that focus on student achievement
• Serve as a liaison between the district and school by attending district-level meetings/workshops and sharing the information with the appropriate stakeholders
• Apply principles of adult learning when providing building-level and district-level professional development
• Reflect on coaching practices and engage in continuous improvement to meet the diverse needs of teachers
• Advocate for equity to identify the instructional practices that will help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially underserved students
• Maintain essential coaching records including coaching logs, data meeting minutes, calendars, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in education and current Minnesota teaching license
• 5 years teaching experience required
• PREFERRED: Master's degree in Differentiated Instruction, Educational Leadership, Reading, Curriculum, or other related field

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of research-based instructional approaches, curriculum, and adult learning theories
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching and learning practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Minnesota's K-12 Academic Standards and/or B-5 Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, requirements of the Minnesota READ Act, and data informed decision making practices
• Demonstrated record of success improving student achievement data using evidence-based teaching practices
• Commitment to work effectively with diverse students, families, and staff
• Effective and strong collaboration skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong drive and self-motivated
• Ability to apply a variety of group facilitation techniques for professional learning
• Ability to manage time and keep accurate records

Skills

• Ability to apply a variety of group facilitation techniques for professional learning
• Ability to manage time and keep accurate records

Benefits

Compensation and benefits will be provided according to the Faribault Education Association Master Contract.