Data-Driven Literacy Coach

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Ghost Catholic School in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Instructional Specialist to provide instructional coaching to teachers and intervene for struggling students in a one-on-one setting under the Principal's supervision.

Candidate should have certification in Reading Mastery, state elementary teaching certification, a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and a Master's degree preferred. Experience with literacy interventions and staff development is essential.

Qualifications

• Certification/licensing in Reading Mastery.
• State certification as an Elementary Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model enthusiasm, commitment and mastery of pedagogy.
• Visit classrooms daily to support teachers.
• Encourage teachers to create Academic Learning Time for every student.
• Demonstrate strategies to improve learning.
• Observe and solve literacy obstacles with teachers.
• Be on call to support teachers with questions.
• Organize and lead weekly staff development programs.
• Monitor assessment processes and data analysis for reading performance.
• Assist teachers with analysis of formative reading data and interventions.
• Ensure communication with Leadership Team.
• Facilitate weekly grade-level or team meetings.
• Upgrade literacy knowledge and instructional skills.
• Publish bi-monthly Literacy Newsletter to parents.
• Monitor and ensure data is entered and current.

Skills

Literacy coaching

Staff development

Education

Reading Mastery certification

State Elementary Teacher certification

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Holy Ghost Catholic School in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Instructional Specialist to provide instructional coaching to teachers and intervene for struggling students in a one-on-one setting under the Principal's supervision.

Candidate should have certification in Reading Mastery, state elementary teaching certification, a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and a Master's degree preferred. Experience with literacy interventions and staff development is essential.