Elementary Literacy Coach (26/27 SY)

Description Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director of Elementary Instructional Operations, and the PK-5 Literacy Coordinator, the K-5 Literacy Coach will improve student achievement and learning in literacy instruction by providing support and leadership to staff in their classroom practices in elementary literacy instruction, curriculum, and assessment. Responsibilities •Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full implementation of best practices in ELA/literacy. •Engages teachers in the analysis of data from a variety of sources to inform and improve literacy instruction. •Engages in student-centered coaching cycles with staff. •Facilitates collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement. •Research, provide information, and guidance regarding various effective and innovative literacy practices through various activities such as: individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion/analysis, study groups, staff meetings, and professional development programs. •Assists in developing the district/school professional development plans, including delivering and facilitating literacy workshops, programs, and job-embedded activities. •Prepares lesson plans related to literacy at the elementary level in collaboration with teachers to differentiate instruction and adhere to developed district curriculum maps. •Collaborate with and participate in district-wide professional learning discussions/activities with the PreK-5 Literacy Program Coordinator, PreK-5 literacy coaches, and other curriculum leaders. •Participates in the review and revision of the district’s literacy curriculum. •Meets regularly with the building principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals. •Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using instructional materials as designed. •Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about literacy program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards (alignment). •Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom and assures that recommendations for improvement are implemented. •Serves as a resource for identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement. •Assists teachers in preparation of pacing for instruction. Performs additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by school and district supervisors.. Qualifications Elementary literacy certification preferred Three or more years of successful classroom teaching experience Deep knowledge of current state ELA and literacy standards, curriculum, and frameworks Well-versed in content and pedagogical knowledge of elementary literacy Experience differentiating literacy instruction Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teachers Supplemental Information Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.