Education Coach: Adolescent Literacy

Generation Ready, Inc.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Generation Ready, Inc. is seeking experienced Education Coaches to advance literacy learning for grades 6-12 in the NYC metropolitan area.

Coaches will model best practices, analyze instructional data, and tailor professional learning plans with district and school partners. Ideal candidates bring MTSS expertise, experience with screeners (MAP, i-Ready, Renaissance), and knowledge of structured literacy and phonics-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years education experience including teaching, leadership, coaching and/or program development.
• Experience with MTSS systems and structures and using data to inform instruction.
• Familiarity with literacy programs and high-quality instructional materials.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with district/school stakeholders to develop a customized professional learning plan.
• Engage in side-by-side coaching and lesson modeling to build capacity for standards-based instruction.
• Lead teachers in reflective practices, data analysis, and examination of student work.
• Support school leaders in adapting frameworks and communications to foster collaboration.
• Build strong partnerships to ensure effective communication and real-time feedback.

Connaissances

MTSS experience

Data-driven instruction

Structured literacy

Phonics-based reading

Formation

10+ years education experience

Outils

MAP

i-Ready

Renaissance

Description du poste

Description

Generation Ready has proudly been a national provider of professional learning in schools around the country for over 30 years, and has maintained a market leading presence in the New York City education system. Our job-embedded approach creates meaningful partnerships in classrooms and is underpinned by instructional support that is always customized based on the needs of the districts, schools, and/or teachers that we’re working with. At the heart of every engagement is our philosophy that developing educator capacity is the most impactful tool in raising student achievement.

Our team of Education Coaches have a breadth of knowledge and experience and are consistently driving thoroughly researched and rigorous instructional practices. Generation Ready is currently seeking coaches with expertise in the teaching and learning of literacy across 6-12, with a specific focus on Adolescent Literacy, to join our dynamic and growing team as we continue to provide critical support to schools in the NYC metropolitan area.

In particular, we are seeking experienced educators with familiarity and/or expertise within processes and practices to meet the needs of learners with a variety of needs. Strong candidates bring experience with MTSS systems and structures; the use of screeners and instructional data (e.g., MAP, i-Ready, Renaissance) to inform instruction; and the implementation of evidence-based interventions, including structured literacy and phonics-based reading supports. Experience designing or supporting strategic instructional programming is highly valued, as is familiarity with high-quality instructional materials and curricula, including Expeditionary Learning (EL), Wit & Wisdom, and HMH Into Literature.

Coaches are expected to work onsite in the following capacities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including department of education, district, and school levels, to develop a customized professional learning plan based on the needs of each underlying classroom
• Engage in side-by-side coaching, including conducting lesson modeling, to build capacity in excellent standards-based instruction
• Lead teachers in reflective practices, data analysis, and examination of student work to improve pedagogy and develop dynamic protocols
• Support school leaders in assessing and adapting frameworks and communication to foster a collaborative environment focused on student success
• Foster thoughtful relationships with partners to ensure seamless communication and real-time feedback cycles to ensure all needs are being met

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of 10 years education experience, ideally including some combination of teaching, school leadership, coaching and/or educational program development
• A thorough understanding of cross-content trends, shifts, standards, and methodologies
• Experience working in urban schools and with diverse student populations
• Expertise in various types of high-quality instructional materials, including a deep understanding of literacy programs being used in schools
• A demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and develop relationships
• Willingness to participate in ongoing personal, professional learning
• A highly organized and process driven focus

Generation Ready is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment is not only a legal obligation but a cornerstone of our values as an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all.