JOB TITLE: Literacy Coach

STATUS: Full-time (Exempt), (188 Work Days Per Year)

REPORTS TO: Director of Elementary Instruction

PROGRAM: TK-5th

*This position is funded with one-time funding that expires at the end of the 26-27 SY*

Position Description:

The Literacy Coach will work closely with the Director of Elementary Instruction and Site Leadership to provide professional development related to reading and writing instruction, reading intervention, reading across the content areas and English Language Development for English Learners. The Literacy Coach must take a hands-on approach to improving instruction and effectiveness by working at various levels (classroom, school, LEA-wide) to directly support instruction, intervention, and English Language Development. This will include working with school site administration and TK-5th grade teachers to develop a robust early literacy program, analyze student data, model lessons in classrooms, help teachers plan instruction, create system-wide policies and procedures, and facilitate and lead professional development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of high-quality/effective literacy instruction in ELA, in all schools, with particular emphasis on grades K-3, including observing and coaching teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology.
• Collaborate with School Administration to support and refine a comprehensive intervention model.
• Collaborate with VNCLC’s Elementary leadership to plan and deliver pre-service professional development for new and returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and outcomes in the area of literacy.
• Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, grade-level) to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.
• Provide training to the School Site Staff in the areas of English Language Development and the ELA/ELD Common Core Standards and Framework.
• Work with school administrators to develop policies and school structures that incorporate common teaching strategies in ELA Continuously monitor, track and analyze student achievement data in order to identify needed supports and strategies for all students and for student subgroups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Valid Clear California Multiple Subject Professional Teaching Credential is required.
• Possession of an English Learner Authorization required.
• Completion of a Reading Specialist Credential/Authorization or Reading Certificate within the first year of the role required. Vaughn NCLC will pay for the coursework associated with the Reading & Literacy Added Authorization or Reading Certificate.
• Verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit required.
• Experience working with TK-3rd grade students, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development preferred
• A deep understanding of theories of literacy, including the diagnostic teaching of reading, structured literacy, reading intervention, and English Language Development
• Experience with administering and interpreting results from various reading assessments
• An understanding of the California Standards for ELA/ELD and researched-based best practices in curriculum design and instruction
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with low-income students
• Significant experience with ELA curriculum development and daily lesson planning
• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful self-starter willing to do whatever it takes to help VNCLC’s students reach a level of academic excellence
• Excellence in time management, taking initiative, and follow-through

DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Reading and/or Reading Specialist Credential or Certificate or equivalent.
• LETRS Training Completion or Equivalent
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships.
• Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Extensive experience in early literacy programs and research-based instructional strategies for grades TK-3
• Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Must attend and participate in staff meetings as required
• Must attend and participate in training programs as required
• Must have the core belief that ALL students can learn if provided appropriate instruction and scaffolding.
• Must have reliable and insured transportation
• Must be able to travel between schools and the administration office as required as a condition of employment

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• $73,563.68 - $120,509.56
• 188 Work Days Per Year
• Eligible for competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 100% employer covered life insurance
• 100% employer covered long-term disability insurance
• CalSTRS contribution for CalSTRS-eligible positions
• Access to Vaughn Perks, an employee benefits hub with access to discounts and services
• 10 Sick Days per year (accrued on a per pay period basis)

Additional Information

Upon receiving an offer of employment:

• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment
• Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment
• Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.