K-3 EEA Reading specialist- Coppell Classical Academy

Position Summary :

To provide mentoring / support / coaching and training for ELAR / Reading teachers and instructional specialists that will improve student achievement and success.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Master Reading Teacher / Masters in Reading (preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years of successful classroom reading teaching experience
• Experience in teacher mentoring / coaching or willingness to research, understand and implement effective practices
• Experience using student and campus level data to select, implement, and differentiate instructional methods designed to meet each student’s individual needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong core content knowledge in reading and literacy development
• Knowledge and experience with classroom implementation of a rigorous curriculum and instructional strategies in reading / English Language Arts
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and research-based best practices including ( but not limited to) project-based learning, differentiated instruction, lesson planning, and student assessment
• Evidence of skill in lesson / unit / year planning, organization, and collaboration
• Knowledge and experience in coaching and training effective professional development practices, ELL strategies, adult learning methodology, and RTI strategies facilitation, training, and presentation skills
• Willingness to participate in professional development for coaching duties, that will teach strategies and best practices for mentoring, facilitating, and training
• Passion for increasing student learning and teacher knowledge and effectiveness

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Conduct needs analysis to identify teaching and learning needs at each campus, organize and implement problem-solving strategies with teachers and administrators.
• Facilitate training and coaching in areas that include but are not limited to effective instruction, differentiation, and data-driven instruction.
• Assist with design and implementation of high-quality building level professional development, to include summer sessions.
• Work with teachers (in teams or individually) to refine their knowledge and skills. Methods of instruction will include modeling effective instruction using a gradual release structure, co-teaching, peer observation, and in-class coaching.
• Work with teachers to assist with the structure of common planning time and determine accountability measures to ensure common planning time is used effectively.
• Facilitate protocols for assessment of student work to drive instructional decisions.
• Assist with the design and implementation of lesson planning for F & P LLI curriculum
• Assist with integration of TEKS into curriculum focal points.
• Participate in instructional coach training assigned by the district.
• Coordinate instructional coaching with Campus Directors.
• Complete a coaching report for each session of coaching or technical assistance provided to a teacher / campus.
• Respond promptly to telephone and email inquiries from teachers and administrators.
30+ days ago