Coach, Reading

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Tampa is seeking a Literacy Coach to enhance reading instruction and support teaching staff. The role involves coaching, program implementation, and professional development in literacy education. Candidates should hold a Florida Professional Educator Certificate with Reading Endorsement and have three years of teaching experience, including management experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of classroom teaching experience, with two years of management or supervisory experience required.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate with Reading Endorsement or Certification required.
• Florida Reading endorsement or certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coaching to ELA/Reading teachers.
• Develop and conduct staff development for teachers.
• Maintain and monitor implementation of reading programs.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction.
• Develop professional development for targeted literacy audiences and topics.
• Coach to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization and use of curriculum resources.
• Conduct data conferences to interpret data and plan instruction; model effective teaching.
• Meet with building administrators to review practices and provide feedback.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Professional development

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification

Job description

Overview

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THIS IS A SCREENED POSITION: THIS POSITION IS FOR ELEMENTARY.

Summary

The Literacy Coach will maintain and monitor the implementation of the reading program, including professional development of school personnel. The Literacy Coach is responsible for ensuring the comprehensive instruction of reading within the school, as well as compliance with Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) rules and guidelines from the Florida Department of Education and the United States Department of Education.

District expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coaching to English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading classroom teachers to improve reading instruction and student outcomes.
• Develop and conduct staff development for classroom teachers.
• Maintain and monitor implementation of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Evidenced-Based Reading Plan as approved by the state.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of best practices in all areas of literacy instruction.
• Develop and conduct professional development for targeted audiences in the content area of literacy instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Provide coaching to targeted audiences to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization, management, and effective implementation of district recommended curriculum resources.
• Conduct data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction; model effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
• Assist ELA/reading and content-specific supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum.
• Meet regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provide ongoing feedback with the district reading supervisor.
• Continue to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, conferences, and required professional development as directed by the Academic Services department.
• Promote parent and community outreach and involvement in the literacy instructional program at the school.
• Perform any other duties as assigned. The responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information

• Communication skills: expresses ideas verbally and in writing; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.
• Job knowledge: competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments.
• Judgment, project management, planning, and organization descriptors as applicable to the role.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching, with two years of related management or supervisory experience required.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate with either Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification required.
• Experience Preferred.

Physical/Other requirements

• Physical demands: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing. Lifting up to 10 pounds. Reaching with both hands; overhead.
• Environmental conditions: Moderate noise.
• Travel: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

Note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability or age. The district may give preference in selection, retention, and promotion to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Application notes: All postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before the deadline. Active applications and notifications are required to be considered or interviewed.