SY 26-27 Literacy Coach

About the role

Improve instruction and achievement for all students by building teacher capacity through coaching models; professional learning designs; and data literacy strategies. To support the vision for instructional improvement specifically supporting Instructional Framework implementation, Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Coaching, Response to Intervention (RTI) assistance and student academic progress/promotion monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement specific content-related and strategic instructional training requested or appropriate
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a coordinated and consistent instructional program designed to meet the needs of all students
• Provide instructional coaching support and professional training in the appropriate format, (e.g. one-on-one, demonstration lessons, small group or whole staff) to promote continuous improvement and increased student achievement
• Foster professional and collegial, non-evaluative relationships with staff to promote reflective practice and to improve instructional strategies
• Enhance and support the work of Professional Learning Communities and Instructional Framework
• Provide training on the use of technology in the classroom
• Model and/or redeliver research-based instructional strategies to target identified needs; and to increase student academic success and promotion/graduation rates
• Assist administrators and teachers in use of assessment and other data to tailor instructional decisions, such as delivery models, resources, and scheduling
• Collaborate and communicate in an effective and positive manner to build cohesive plans for instructional improvement
• Develop, coordinate and support induction for new teachers, as appropriate
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to align all instructional strategies with formative assessment practices
• Participate in required training; and fulfill required tasks for endorsement as an Instructional Coach
• Provide leadership in the use of School Improvement Plan data to make informed instructional decisions
• Provide support and consult with teachers in the implementation of Response to Intervention plans school-wide
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner
• Research and review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments (specifically Instructional Coaching)
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.A. degree or higher in Education with proper certification as required by the Professional Standards Commission
• Minimum of five successful years of teaching with evidence of improving student achievement required
• Leadership experience at the school or district level preferred
• Strong knowledge of K-12 research-based instructional strategies and curriculum
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to design and implement high quality professional development for teachers/staff
• Ability to use data for instructional decision-making
• Strong organizational skills

Pay & schedule

• Pay Type: Salaried; Exempt
• Retirement: TRS
• Contract Work Year: 188 Days
• Reports To: School Principal or Designee
• Evaluation Instrument: PEI
• Pay Grade: Certified Specialist Salary Schedule