Early Literacy Coach

Location : 1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover

Job Type : Professional

Job Number : 2024-00148

Division : CHESS

Department : EDUCATION

Opening Date : 07 / 19 / 2024

General Description of the Position

Delaware's instructional vision is that every student across the state leaves school ready for success in college, career, and life. In early literacy specifically, all students will read at grade level by the end of third grade, providing them with the foundation to become strong readers, writers, thinkers, and speakers.

Through a partnership with Delaware Department of Education and Delaware State University the Early Literacy Coach program will support the state's achievement of its early literacy vision by building the capacity of district and school leaders and teachers to provide effective and equitable literacy instruction to all students. Early Literacy Coaches will provide strategic support to school systems in the following areas as directed by the legislation and best practice :

• Use of high-quality instructional materials (High Quality Instructional Materials) (DE Senate Bill 4).
• Alignment of Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) and processes (DE House Bill 304).
• Professional development grounded in the essential components of evidence-based reading instruction (Senate Bill 4) and screening and interventions (DE House Bill 304).

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The early literacy coach will provide expertise in the following roles :

State-level

Create a common language for early literacy across the state (e.g., instruction, intervention, assessments, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS))

District-level

Support multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) screening and intervention legislative requirements

Create opportunities for connection and collaboration across schools

School-level

Build leaders' ability to conduct classroom observations using the Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS) in alignment with the HQIM and provide feedback to teachers

Provide curriculum-based professional learning to leaders

Classroom-level roles

Provide curriculum-based professional learning to teachers

Reinforce learning from Early Literacy Leadership Academy (ELLA) trainings

Integrate what teachers and leaders are learning in early literacy professional development with the curriculum they are using in their classrooms

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Firm understanding of

At least one high-quality early literacy High Quality Instructional Material

Science of Reading

Conducting instructional walkthroughs and coaching processes (e.g., walkthrough tool, explicit feedback, follow-up)

Curriculum-based professional learning exemplar practices

Learning Forward Professional Learning standards

Adult learning theory

Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS - Delaware's formal evaluation process) to support district leaders in evaluation cycles and aligning with implementation feedback cycles

How to use High Quality Instructional Materials as intended

How to scaffold support for students through the use of High Quality Instructional Materials to ensure equity of opportunity

Puts teachers and students at the center of all actions and decisions

Reacts with proper levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround

Can have hard conversations while demonstrating kindness

Flexible to change

Takes time to prepare and demonstrate their readiness and planning for daily, weekly, and monthly milestones, objectives, and actions.

Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing

Is well-versed in the ability to use technological productivity tools to create presentations, spreadsheets, project plans, and documents, and communicate through online learning platforms.

Commitment to continuous improvement

Collaborative and team-oriented approach; interest in working with diverse educators and colleagues to advance our shared goals

Qualification Standards

Masters Degree Preferred

In-depth knowledge of early literacy foundational skills and state standards connected to the science of reading

Prior coaching experience preferred

At least two years of use or coaching of early literacy High Quality Instructional Materials required

Experience working with diverse populations preferred

An understanding of DE-MTSS and how the framework supports literacy for all students

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Self-reporting of progress toward goals

Survey data from teachers and leaders

Surveys

Interviews

Classroom observations / instructional walkthroughs

Surveys

Student outcomes

Student work analyses

Classroom observations / instructional walkthroughs

Universal screener data, achievement data

Successful completion and quality of work according to established guidelines and timelines

Reliable attendance and work results

Positive interaction and working relationship with internal and external customers

Please attach the following documents to your application :

One document containing 3 (three) letters of recommendation.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer / program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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