Overview

POSITION PURPOSE:

Partners with the administrative team to align the systems and structures of the school in which the position is located to promote a reflective and collaborative school culture around SMART literacy in reading, math, social studies, and science. Acts as a liaison between the school and the Magnet Office to implement and promote the program. Serves as the Site Coordinator for the Heroes Read program at the specific school. Provides job-embedded professional learning to improve the quality of classroom instruction resulting in increased student achievement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of K-12 curricular standards adopted by the State of North Carolina;
• Extensive knowledge of research-based literacy rich instructional strategies and curriculum design;
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to utilize best practices in instructional technology;
• Considerable knowledge of best practices to influence adult learning;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps;
• Ability to raise teachers’ consciousness and skillfulness around effective instruction;
• Ability to use multiple data sources for problem solving;
• Ability to plan and deliver professional development;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Five years of K-12 teaching experience;
• Experience with planning and delivering professional training to adult learners;

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s K-6 license, or a 6-12 license in English, Science, Math, Social Studies, or Reading.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership;
• Experience working with volunteers to support literacy skills in students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in various school environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and the community. Work is considered light to medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force at times.

EFFECTIVE DATE:4/2024

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.