Building Literacy Coach

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Instructional Literacy Coach (aka: Building Literacy Coach)

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: TBD

TBD EFFECTIVE: 2024-2025 School Year

SALARY: AAEA Teacher's Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal/s, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator(s), Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The coach will support Y5 - 5th staff in the implementation of tier one core instruction, tier two, and tier three interventions. Possess a deep understanding of and have the ability to guide the implementation of the practices found within Michigan’s Essential Instructional Practices. The coach will work directly with teachers and students within schools supporting research supported instruction. Additionally, the coach will work to address the academic needs of students who are striving with identified concepts in the area of literacy. The coach will collaborate with administrators and teachers to collect, analyze, and interpret data while using it to guide instructional decisions and intervention plans. To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
? Posses a valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate
? Must be Highly Qualified in accordance with NCLB
? Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience across multiple grade levels at the elementary level
? Possess an endorsement, master’s degree or advanced coursework in the content area (i.e. Reading endorsement)
? Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities, specifically using the AAPS Framework for Equitable Instruction
? Have deep knowledge of research supported whole group, small group, and individual instruction practices for the content area in which you are applying
? Successful experience in understanding adult learning principles and dispositions in order to successfully facilitate adult learning
? In collaboration with Elementary Curriculum Coordinators; identifies, plans, organizes, designs and implements learning opportunities at both the building and district level
? Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration, initiative)
? Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Content specific trainings (i.e. Literacy Essentials, Orton Gillingham)
? Participation in or completion of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
? Additional training and credentials in coaching and/or coaching experience (i.e. Cognitive Coaching, Coaching 101, Adaptive Schools)
? Understanding and/or experience with district assessments and instructional programs (Lexia, NWEA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support core instruction utilizing district approved curriculum in general education classrooms through professional learning opportunities

• Develop lessons and instructional materials to provide targeted intervention in tier 2 and 3 utilizing district approved resources.
• Uses and interprets data to create fluid, flexible intervention groups within and/or outside the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, by keeping appropriate records, through the use of a balanced assessment system
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop individualized instruction for students in an effort to ensure coherence of goals and instruction
• Provides various levels of support for classroom teachers, for example: Co-planning, modeling and co teaching researched based, district approved instructional strategies within classrooms
• Plans and facilitates professional learning opportunities for staff within the building and across the district
• Provide district and building-based home workshops for parents
• Assume an active role on the building support team
• Other duties as assigned by the school administrator and/or district math coordinator

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions in group settings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
• deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Collect, analyze and organize multiple data sources in all areas of literacy.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff across buildings within the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors across the district—not limited to one particular building.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings


Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.