ARI Reading Specialist: Data-Driven Teacher Coach

Montgomery-Public-Schools

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 96,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The ARI Specialist at Montgomery Public Schools will collaborate with the Principal to support elementary reading initiatives at Central Park Elementary. This 9-month, exempt, on-site role focuses on coaching, professional development, and data-driven instruction to improve student reading outcomes.

Salary follows the Alabama Certified Salary Schedule ($50,062 - $95,754). Required: Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, a bachelor’s degree with science of reading coursework, and at least two

Qualifications

Alabama Professional Educator Certificate required.
Bachelor’s degree with science of reading coursework or equivalent training.
Minimum of two years of elementary or literacy teaching experience.
Knowledge of scientifically based reading research and data analysis.
Strong knowledge in science of reading and early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the principal to create a strategic plan for coaching to support and measure impact of reading instruction.
Facilitate school-wide professional development and monitor transfer to practice.
Model explicit, systematic science of reading instruction for teachers with detailed explanations and guided practice.
Coach and mentor teachers daily through planned cycles and gradual release of responsibility.
Lead data analysis discussions and use data to differentiate instruction by student needs.