Elementary K-5 Literacy Coach

Title:               Elementary K-5 Literacy Coach

Reports To:     Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Work Year:     190 Days

Contract:        Administrator Contract

The Literacy Coach collaborates with classroom teachers to provide learning experiences in literacy to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards and requirements. He/She will provide instructional leadership, teacher professional development and instructional coaching support to faculty and staff.  Additionally he/she will work directly with teachers to provide classroom and small group instruction, collaborative and one-on-one support while focusing on enhancing a teachers’ ability to provide targeted instruction that builds students’ sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. He/She collaborates with the principals to ensure a cohesive, rigorous academic program that engages all students.  His/Her goal is to foster a school-wide culture of literacy excellence and ensure that all students have the necessary skills to become proficient readers and writers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a consistent approach to literacy instruction and assessment throughout the district.
• Build strong relationships and professional rapport with teachers, administrators, and other staff members
• Create an articulated schedule to meet with individual teachers in cycles of inquiry and reflective practice
• Meet with the school and district leadership team to coordinate K-5 instruction
• Model lessons that utilize best teaching practices in differentiation and instruction using literacy skills and strategies
• Provide direct support to all classroom teachers in implementing standards-based instructional and assessment practices through consultation, coaching, and the maintenance of active professional learning communities
• Support student academic transition between grade levels and schools
• Work with principals and teachers to develop and implement appropriate professional development opportunities
• Set measurable improvement goals for increased student achievement based on assessment data and observation.
• Serve as a member of the Principals’ leadership team and school and district data teams
• Assist new teachers and teachers new to a grade level through regular consultation and coaching
• Provide support and feedback to teachers regarding instructional practices, classroom management, and differentiation strategies.
• Analyze student data, including assessment results and progress monitoring data, to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted intervention plans.
• Work with individual students or small groups to provide targeted literacy instruction and support, including interventions for struggling readers and enrichment activities for advanced learners.
• Communicate assessment results to parents, teachers, and administration,
• Knowledge of various assessment tools -DIBELS, WIST, QRI, i-Ready
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers in other contents in special areas (SPED, ELL, etc)
• A working knowledge of Special Education (SPED) and English Learners (EL) in order to work with these students
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of educators
• A positive person, willing to become consistently involved in all academic and social aspects of school life to support student success, school spirit, and school climate and culture
• Foster a culture of collaboration and professional learning among teachers by facilitating grade-level meetings, book studies, and other professional development opportunities focused on literacy instruction.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in literacy instruction, and share this knowledge with colleagues through workshops, presentations, and other professional development activities.
• Undertake any other duty as specified by the principal and/or assistant superintendent.
• Collaborate with literacy coach to vertically align K-5 ELA curriculum
• Attend vertical K-12 ELA meetings

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Master’s Degree required
• Massachusetts Reading Certification at the Elementary level
• Working knowledge of MA Common Core Curriculum Frameworks
• Working knowledge of MCAS assessment and test score analysis practices
• Demonstrated experience developing standards-based curriculum and in implementing standards-based instructional practices
• Demonstrated experience in developing and sustaining Professional Learning Communities
• Experience in using data to inform instructional practice
• Proficient in the use of technology to support data analysis and instruction
• 5 years of experience as an elementary teacher
• Commitment to equity and diversity in education
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience leading Data Team Meeting

Salary: 

Maximum - $105,000