Reading Coach ARI (Possible)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools in Alabama seeks an ARI reading coach to support K-3 literacy through scientifically based reading programs. The role focuses on coaching teachers, planning with staff, and monitoring assessment data to drive reading outcomes.

The position requires ARI training, a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate, and at least three years of teaching experience, with a strong commitment to professional growth and collaboration with the principal and teachers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate endorsed in the relevant subject area.
• The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) school reading coach must have completed ARI training; minimum of three years’ teaching experience.
• Must complete a criminal background check through the Alabama State Department of Education at your own expense.

Responsibilities

• Participating actively in all ARI reading coach training and support visits.
• Demonstrating a high level of skill in scientifically based reading research (SBRR) programs and instruction.
• Creating a schedule with time devoted to coaching (at least 50% of time) and working with struggling readers (with responsibility for at least one group).
• Adhering consistently to an approved schedule.
• Planning with teachers for reading/literacy instructions.
• Planning with the principal for K-3 literacy efforts.
• Monitoring and analyzing assessment data.
• Facilitating professional development at the school.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading coaching

Professional growth

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Alabama Teacher Certificate

Job description

Reports To: Principal

Salary: Based on salary schedule for 187 days.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
2. Valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate endorsed in the relevant subject area.
3. The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) school reading coach must have completed ARI training. The school reading coach should have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills and commit to continued professional growth.
4. Must complete a criminal background check through the Alabama State Department of Education at your own expense.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participating actively in all ARI reading coach training and support visits.
2. Demonstrating a high level of skill in scientifically based reading research (SBRR) programs and instruction.
3. Creating a schedule with time devoted to:
   • Coaching (at least 50% of time).
   • Working with struggling readers (with responsibility for at least one group).
4. Adhering consistently to an approved schedule.
5. Planning with teachers for reading/literacy instructions.
6. Planning with the principal for K-3 literacy efforts.
7. Monitoring and analyzing assessment data.
8. Facilitating professional development at the school.
9. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.