District Literacy Coach

Report to:

Director of Instructional & Special Education Support

Director of Educational Services

Qualifications:

• Achieved, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree; Master's preferred
• Hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in English (BA), Reading (BR) or Special Education
• Five years of successful teaching experience required
• LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) required or must enroll within six months of employment
• Coaching experience or specialized training in facilitating adult learners required
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues
• Willingness to learn, acquire, and apply new skills and knowledge
• Evidence of adaptability and problem-solving skills

Essential Functions and Duties

1. Performance Responsibilities

• Povide coaching, professional development, and district-wide Reading and Writing initiatives support for instructional staff.  
• Assist in developing and administering screening assessments for high school students identified as reading deficient, in accordance with the Michigan Dyslexia Law.
• Assist in developing and implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions for high school students identified as reading deficient, as required by the Michigan Dyslexia Law.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Reading Improvement Plans (IRIPs) for high school students who qualify for individualized reading intervention under the Michigan Dyslexia Law.
• Assist in designing and delivering differentiated instruction and intensive reading interventions to meet the individual needs of high school students identified as reading deficient.
• Work with districts assessing needs and integrating multi-tiered systems of support for K-12 literacy, including supporting building-level teams in the analysis of data.
• Assist the Monroe County Intermediate School District Literacy Coaches for the development and delivery of professional development related to research-based literacy strategies and interventions for teachers of grades K-12.
• Co-facilitate district literacy initiatives with the Monroe County Intermediate School District's Literacy Coaches.  
• Participate in school improvement activities focused on improving instructional practices as evidenced by student outcomes in Grades K-12.
• Assist building principals and classroom teachers with the implementation of research-based instructional practices, including the process of data analysis, evaluation, and improvement, specifically in the areas of Reading and Writing.
• Provide consulting and coordinate activities related to literacy curriculum, instruction, assessment, and coaching frameworks and principles.

2. Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities

• Participate in ongoing professional growth provided by the district
• Participate in school/professional and /or community organizations or events
• Seek professional development outside the organization for continued growth
• Maintain certification and endorsement renewals timely
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Set and achieve challenging goals; try new things; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize and schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values; benefit the organization through outside activities

3. Demonstrate Professionalism

• Is consistently at work and on time;
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
• Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Treats people with respect; keep commitments; work with integrity; behave ethically; upholds organizational values
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, with research/proof to back-up those decisions; includes appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions
• Approach others in a tactful manner;
• React well under pressure;
• Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
• Accept responsibility for own actions;
• Follow through on commitments
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively and positively influence actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with district policies
• Use of electronic communication such as Twitter, Facebook, or other forms of social media will be conducted professionally and respectfully to self and others

4. Follow the district and building policies and procedures

5. Know and understand your contract

6. Support the district goals

7. Perform other duties as assigned by district or building administrators

Work Provisions

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Funding Statement

Please note that this position is supported either partially or fully through grant funding. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon the ongoing availability and renewal of these funds. If the grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or eliminated, this position may be reduced or eliminated accordingly.

Salary : $71,500 - $86,500