CCSE Middle Literacy Coach SY 2025-2026

Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) is seeking a literacy coach who works with classroom teachers in assisting with the full implementation and monitoring of the school's adopted program in response to intervention needed for student achievement. Some of the responsibilities for a CCSE literacy coach are outlined below:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and provide staff support that will improve teaching and learning – including: teaching strategies, assessment of literacy skills, interpretation, and use of assessment results, etc.
• Research, prepare materials, and identify resources for use by the district, teams, schools, and teachers – including: teaching strategies, assessment of literacy skills, and interpretation and use of assessment results, etc.
• Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices through various activities such as: individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis, study groups, staff meetings, and professional development programs.
• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full implementation of the school's adopted literacy program through MAP score analysis/interpretation.
• Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed.
• Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards (alignment).
• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom and assures that recommendations for improvement are implemented.
• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.
• Assists teacher in preparation pacing for instruction.
• Participation in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
• Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and RTI implementation.
• Meets regularly (weekly) with the principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals.
• Prepare forms, records and reports as directed.
• Attends meetings and trainings as directed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000