What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Coach position at Fort Mill School District 4?
Qualifications:
- SC Certification in the area of Elementary or Early Childhood is required
- Master’s degree required
- Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement required
- At least five years of successful classroom experience at the elementary level
- Outstanding leadership and teamwork skills
- Expertise in the area of best practices for literacy and reading intervention
- Experience working with adult learners
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Expertise in technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Reports to: Principal
Job Goal: To serve as the literacy coach at the elementary level
Performance Responsibilities:
- Participates in state training to achieve the literacy coach/specialist endorsement
- Teaches the R2S courses required by the state reading plan
- Models effective instructional strategies for teachers
- Facilitates study groups in the area of literacy for the faculty
- Trains teachers in data analysis and using data to differentiate literacy instruction
- Coaches and mentors colleagues in the area of literacy
- Works with teachers to ensure that scientifically-based literacy programs are implemented
- Leads and supports literacy leadership teams
- Participates in student intervention team meetings
- Assists in the implementation of the district and school Reading Plans
- Provides model lessons as requested by other teachers or the principal
- Supports teachers in the implementation of ELA standards
- Facilitates professional learning opportunities as directed by the principal
- Participates in professional learning workshops and conferences
- Assists with the collection of data and the analysis of data for school improvement
- Completes reports and paperwork as required
- Collaborates with administrators, lead teachers and reading interventionists
- Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as directed by the principal
Terms of Employment: 190 day contract with salary determined by placement on district teacher salary schedule and board approved annual supplement; exempt
Evaluation: Job performance evaluated annually in accordance with board policy