Early Literacy Coach

Choice Schools Associates; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Will Carleton Academy seeks a dedicated literacy leader to improve literacy outcomes by implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, coaching teachers, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote a culture of reading across the school. The role will support the academy's mission and the Read by Grade 3 initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead literacy leadership teams, provide PD, and model effective reading instruction in K-3 classrooms, using data to differentiate

Qualifications

• Has experience as a successful classroom teacher.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and advanced coursework in reading or have completed professional development in evidence-based literacy instructional strategies.
• Have sufficient knowledge of scientifically based reading research, special expertise in quality reading instruction and infusing reading strategies into content area instruction, and data
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Have a strong knowledge base in working with adults.

Responsibilities

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
• Supports all Read by Grade 3 law initiatives.
• Helps lead and support literacy leadership teams at the school.
• Works with teachers to ensure that evidence-based reading curriculum resources such as implemented with fidelity.
• Works with teachers in applying evidence-based reading strategies in other content areas.
• Support and provide initial and ongoing professional development, that meets the research requirements consistent to the science of reading in the following ways:
• The five reading components (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) based on an analysis of the pupil performance data.
• Data analysis.
• Using data to differentiate instruction and utilize intensive intervention, including but not limited to decoding and word recognition.
• Using data diagnostically to adjust intervention instruction and to understand reasons why a pupil may not be responding to intervention instruction as expected.
• Coaches and mentors colleagues.
• Models and coaches on effective instructional strategies in K-3 classrooms during whole group and small group instruction.
• Work frequently with pupils in whole and small group instruction or tutoring in the context of modeling and coaching in or outside of teachers' classrooms.
• Uses Science of Reading resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy, and the community.
• Facilitates study groups for the teachers as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Reading instruction knowledge

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + reading coursework

Knowledge of scientifically based reading research

Exemplary work habits

Experience working with adults

Job description

About this position

About Our Academy

Will Carleton Classical Academy brings the back to basics approach of education to the classroom. This school's traditional curriculum and educational atmosphere is founded in the intellectual development and the character formation of the students. WCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child. We will provide students with an orderly and beautiful environment maintained through discipline and strengthened by constant exposure to the wonder and joy of learning.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that students need an intentional and consistent focus on virtue.
• A love for children and a strong desire to cultivate the wonder and joy of learning everyday.
• An ability to be a subject-matter expert, and share your love of the liberal arts tradition.
• An ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A desire to foster a tight-knit community in and out of the classroom.

About the role

To improve literacy outcomes for students by implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, providing professional development and coaching to teachers, and collaborating with stakeholders to create a culture of literacy within the school community. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the

What you'll do

Curriculum and Instruction

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
• Supports all Read by Grade 3 law initiatives.
• Helps lead and support literacy leadership teams at the school.
• Works with teachers to ensure that evidence-based reading curriculum resources such as implemented with fidelity.
• Works with teachers in applying evidence-based reading strategies in other content areas.
• Support and provide initial and ongoing professional development, that meets the research requirements consistent to the science of reading in the following ways:
• The five reading components (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) based on an analysis of the pupil performance data.
• Data analysis.
• Using data to differentiate instruction and utilize intensive intervention, including but not limited to decoding and word recognition.
• Using data diagnostically to adjust intervention instruction and to understand reasons why a pupil may not be responding to intervention instruction as expected.
• Coaches and mentors colleagues.
• Models and coaches on effective instructional strategies in K-3 classrooms during whole group and small group instruction.
• Work frequently with pupils in whole and small group instruction or tutoring in the context of modeling and coaching in or outside of teachers' classrooms.
• Uses Science of Reading resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy, and the community.
• Facilitates study groups for the teachers as needed.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Continually increase knowledge base in best practices in reading instruction and intervention.
• Advise in developing schoolwide and classroom infrastructure to meet the collective and individual needs of pupils using a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, communication and other
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the
• Displays pride in being an employee and a member of the academy.
• Works cooperatively with administration and staff and is not asked to perform administrative functions that will confuse the early literacy coach's role for staff.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and
• Promotes responsible citizenship through one’s actions as a role model.

Facilities

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Has experience as a successful classroom teacher.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and advanced coursework in reading or have completed professional development in evidence-based literacy instructional strategies..
• Have sufficient knowledge of scientifically based reading research, special expertise in quality reading instruction and infusing reading strategies into content area instruction, and data
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Have a strong knowledge base in working with adults.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate
• Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

About Choice Schools Associates

Will Carleton Academy (WCA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, WCA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.