Reading Coach

Indiana Literacy Cadre Coaching Description

Purpose of Position/Summary

The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will increase the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning in grades K-3. The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will co-plan with individual teachers and teams, model lessons, and engage in co-teaching cycles. The Indiana Literacy Cadre will:

partner with the school principal, leveraging local data to plan and provide professional

development related to the science of reading and assist in implementing evidence-based

literacy practices aligned with science of reading research to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in all professional development provided by the Indiana Department of

Education (IDOE).

• Week-long summer training,

• Collaboration Network (CN) sessions - synchronous or asynchronous, twice a

month from August-May, and

• other professional development and training provided by the IN Literacy Cadre.

• Collaborate with educators in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade to:

• expand educator’s knowledge of the science of reading research,

• implement professional development on high-quality instructional practices

aligned with science of reading research,

• assist in instructional planning with individuals and groups of teachers,

• conduct mini and full coaching cycles that target student outcomes,

• provide training on the use of formative assessment data to drive classroom

instruction based on science of reading research, and

• ensure that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported,

and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels.

• Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to:

• model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful

leader for student literacy in the school, and

• partner with cadre leadership related to the goals of the Indiana Literacy Cadre

and Indiana’s Priorities for Early Literacy.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with students,

educators, administrators, and other cadre personnel.

Indiana Government Center North, 9th Floor 100 N Senate Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

317-232-6610 www.in.gov/doe

• Engage in continuous growth and development in learning in the field of early literacy

and coaching pedagogy and practice.

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, articles, and texts.

• Provide professional development to staff based on learning at Collaboration Network

sessions.

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from different stakeholder

groups

• Solve practical problems and offer solutions that align with early literacy instructional

practices.

• Maintain current school-level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycles and work

with teachers and administrators.

• Assist in gathering survey data and local assessment data as required by the IDOE.

• Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to

teachers and administrators as well as the cadre leadership team.

• Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district

requirements, and Board of Trustees policies.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; minimum of five years of

teaching experience

• Expertise related to literacy practice and pedagogy

• Hold a valid Indiana Teacher’s License; priority for candidates who have obtained the

early literacy endorsement*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33