Reading Academy Coach & Literacy PD Leader

Young World Physical Education; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC Region 7 in Kilgore, Texas seeks a Reading Academy Specialist to support districts and charters in raising student achievement through professional development and coaching in K-8 Language Arts and STR-based reading.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis and reporting, providing STR-aligned instructional practices, and collaborating with Region 7 staff to improve literacy outcomes; this is a full-time, on-site role funded by grants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Required specialized training in K-8 literacy.
• Prefer elementary and/or secondary degree or certification.
• Proficient in the Science of Teaching Reading.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and present research-based, data-driven professional development for Region 7 customers based on needs assessment data in the area of RLA and Texas Reading Academies.
• Provide training and technical support to customers of Region 7 on STR-aligned instructional practices according to the guidelines of the ESC Reading Academies Implementation grant.
• Provide technical assistance to Region 7 customers for the purpose of improving student performance.Participate with other ESCs, TEA, and Region 7 ESC staff in activities designed to promote improved student performance in literacy.
• Work collaboratively with all ESC staff in serving the customers of Region 7.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in all interactions with ESC staff and customers.
• Attend and participate in ESC and TEA required meetings and trainings.
• Follow Region 7 ESC policies and procedures.
• Continue to achieve necessary competence through professional development training.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Task execution

Relationship building

Communication

Financial literacy

Coaching strategies

Education

Master's degree preferred

K-8 literacy training

Elem/secondary degree or certification preferred

Science of Teaching Reading proficiency

Job description

ESC Region 7 in Kilgore, Texas seeks a Reading Academy Specialist to support districts and charters in raising student achievement through professional development and coaching in K-8 Language Arts and STR-based reading.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis and reporting, providing STR-aligned instructional practices, and collaborating with Region 7 staff to improve literacy outcomes; this is a full-time, on-site role funded by grants.