St Albans Town Educational Center is seeking a Literacy Coach with the ability to apply principles of literacy: assessment, writing, motivation, and the needs of diverse learners. The ability to analyze student data and understand learning obstacles to help teachersalign best practice strategies to specific student needs that will help student think critically and analyze information from high quality complex texts. Role #1: Classroom SupporterPurpose: To increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction based on using the gradualrelease model and may include but is not limited to: Collaborating Co-planning Modeling Co-teaching Provide descriptive feedback based on teacher requested observationRole #2: Instructional SupporterPurpose: To support the implementation of effective instructional strategies including but not limited to: Assessment for learning Differentiation of instruction Standards-based grading Building teacher capacity by working with intervention groups for short periods of timeRole #3: Curriculum or Content FacilitatorPurpose: To promote the implementation of state standards through adopted curricula including but notlimited to: Increasing teacher content knowledge Facilitating a better understanding of the structure of the written, taught and tested curriculum Dissecting standards to guide identification of essential knowledge and skillsRole #4: Data CoachPurpose: To facilitate conversations using data to drive instructional decisions including but not limitedto: Collaborating with teachers to analyze formative and summative student achievement data Assisting teachers with the use of data to improve student learningRole #5: Facilitator for ChangePurpose: To engage teachers in reflective thinking while looking at their own instructional practicescritically and analytically including but not limited to: Fostering a safe, trusting environment for teachers Introducing alternatives and refinements for teacher instructional practicesRole #6: LearnerPurpose: To engage in continuous learning in order to keep current including but not limited to: Engaging in professional development opportunities and professional reading Practicing and reflecting about what is learnedRole #7: Professional Learning FacilitatorPurpose: To design and facilitate effective professional learning opportunities based on needs and goals atthe school: Providing professional development Sharing research-based professional articlesRole #8: ResourcePurpose: To identify a variety of resources to enhance classroom instruction and student achievementincluding but not limited to: Identifying instructional and assessment resources requested by teachers Sharing research and instructional best practicesRole #9: School Instructional LeaderPurpose: To support and communicate the school and district initiatives with the school communityincluding but not limited to: Involving stakeholders in the implementation of the School Improvement Plan Connecting with community stakeholders by sharing instructional practices that impact students(e.g. newsletter) Acting as a strong advocate for student learning