25-26 Academic Coach - Literacy, Grades PK-8 (.50 FTE)

25-26 Academic Coach - Literacy, Grades PK-8 (.50 FTE)

Join to apply for the 25-26 Academic Coach - Literacy, Grades PK-8 (.50 FTE) role at Somerville Public Schools

25-26 Academic Coach - Literacy, Grades PK-8 (.50 FTE)

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Job Goal

To bring all students at the elementary level to proficiency or better in English language arts by supporting teachers in their efforts to maximize the effectiveness of their instructional practice. The Literacy Coach functions as a colleague, is not part of school administration, and does not participate in any way in the evaluation of a teacher's performance.

Job Goal

To bring all students at the elementary level to proficiency or better in English language arts by supporting teachers in their efforts to maximize the effectiveness of their instructional practice. The Literacy Coach functions as a colleague, is not part of school administration, and does not participate in any way in the evaluation of a teacher's performance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills;
• Teachers serving with Professional Status in the Somerville Public Schools is preferred;
• Strong preference for individuals with experience in varied positions, including reading teacher and classroom teacher;
• Strong people skills; an ability to win the respect and trust of fellow teachers.
• Advanced degree preferred, specifically Reading Certification.
• Understanding of scientifically based literacy research and evidence-based practices for teaching the range of literacy skills and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks; a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and stay current.
• Must be a licensed teacher by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Responsibilities

Coaching Responsibilities :

Help teachers meet the goals for student progress set by the district, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Principals, and the faculty as a whole. The coach functions as a colleague, is not part of school administration and does not participate in any way in the evaluation of teacher performance.

Professional Development Responsibilities

Curriculum And Instruction Responsibilities

Terms Of Employment

In accordance with STA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Schedule : 189 days

School Year Schedule : 184 days

Additional days : 5 days to be scheduled with Supervisor

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital / civil union status, sex / gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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