K-3 Reading Coach & Literacy Specialist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Lakewood (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an ARI Reading Specialist to coach teachers in curriculum use, assessment tools, and evidence-based reading practices to boost student achievement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with Alabama teaching certification, a Master’s preferred, and a minimum of three years’ success with K-3 reading; science of reading training is required. Nine-month calendar; salary as recommended by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with Alabama certification required.
• Master’s Degree preferred with certification.
• Minimum 3 years of proven success with K-3 reading.
• Valid state teaching certificate required.
• Reading/literacy credentials preferred.
• Science of reading training required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personalized support to teachers and principals to improve instructional program and meet students’ learning needs.
• Facilitates district professional development with targeted coaching cycles and effective teaching strategies.
• Assists administrators and teachers in using assessment tools and reports to support all students.
• Disaggregates and interprets student data to improve learning outcomes.
• Develops targeted methods for improving program effectiveness with teachers.

Skills

Coaching

Reading instruction

Data-informed instruction

Professional communication

Adult collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree with Alabama teaching certification

Master’s Degree with Alabama teaching certification (preferred)

Job description

Montgomery Public Schools seeks an ARI Reading Specialist to coach teachers in curriculum use, assessment tools, and evidence-based reading practices to boost student achievement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with Alabama teaching certification, a Master’s preferred, and a minimum of three years’ success with K-3 reading; science of reading training is required. Nine-month calendar; salary as recommended by the Superintendent.