Elementary Literacy Coach — In-Person & Virtual Learning

Waterbury Public Schools; Waterbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Literacy Facilitator to work with instructional staff to elevate reading and writing outcomes for diverse learners, in both in-person and distance learning settings.

The role requires CT certification (013) with a bachelor's degree and five years of teaching experience, plus Google Educator Level 1 and 2 certification. This position reports to the Principal and Content Supervisor within the Teaching & Learning department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• State of Connecticut Certification (013) required; 102/097 preferred.
• Five (5) years of teaching experience with a record of improving student achievement.
• Google Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2 required or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and instructional staff in developing strategies, skills, tools, and capacity to teach reading and writing.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and expertise to improve student achievement through high-quality instruction and professional learning.
• Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans, using technology to facilitate in-person and distance learning.
• Support staff in implementing site reading/literacy plans and programs, including data collection and analysis to guide instruction.
• Provide instructional coaching in person and virtually to teachers working with Common Core State Standards and district curriculum.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to focus on best practices and data-driven instruction.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Educational coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

CT Certification 013

Certification Preferred 102/097

Job description

Waterbury Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Literacy Facilitator to work with instructional staff to elevate reading and writing outcomes for diverse learners, in both in-person and distance learning settings.

The role requires CT certification (013) with a bachelor's degree and five years of teaching experience, plus Google Educator Level 1 and 2 certification. This position reports to the Principal and Content Supervisor within the Teaching & Learning department.