Coach, Reading, SpcRev

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Florida-based school district is seeking a Literacy Coach to enhance the instructional delivery of reading programs. The role involves coaching teachers, developing staff training, and ensuring compliance with state reading standards. Ideal candidates will have significant teaching experience and a valid Florida educator's certificate. This position offers opportunities for professional development and requires travel to various locations within the district.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience, with two years in management or supervisory roles.
• Ability to facilitate staff development and instructional coaching.
• Strong understanding of literacy instruction best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coaching to improve reading instruction.
• Develop and conduct professional development workshops.
• Monitor implementation of the reading program.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification

Tools

Current educational software

Job description

Overview

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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 FullTime Equivalency (FTE) rules and guidelines from the Florida Department of Education and the United States Department of Education.

District expectations: All district employees must demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, engage in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional coaching to English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading classroom teachers to improve reading instruction and student outcomes.
• Develops and conducts staff development for classroom teachers.
• Maintains and monitors implementation of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Evidenced-Based Reading Plan as approved by the state.
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in all areas of literacy instruction.
• Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audiences in the content area of literacy instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Provides coaching to targeted audiences to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization and management, and effective implementation of district recommended curriculum resources.
• Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
• Assists ELA/reading and content-specific supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum.
• Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provides ongoing feedback with the district reading supervisor.
• Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, conferences, and required professional development as directed by the Academic Services department.
• Promotes parent and community outreach and involvement in the literacy instructional program at the school.
• Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching, with two years of related management or supervisory experience required.
• Educational Leadership Experience Preferred.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate with either Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification required.
• Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents; responds to inquiries; writes and presents effectively.
• Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts and applies fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and interprets instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Other Information

• Travel to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district may be required.
• All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.
• Equal opportunity note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. Preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures may be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
• Salary and benefits information is available via district resources.