District Literacy Coach/Dyslexia Interventionist/PBIS Coordinator/IAT Coordinator

- Coordinate the planning, delivery, assessment, and ongoing improvement of teaching activities for improved student learning. Coordinate the planning, delivery, assessments and ongoing improvement of teaching activities required for Dyslexia Screening Implementation. Coordinate and Lead PBIS Initiatives in the District. Coordinate, schedule, and lead IAT meetings and Interventions in the District. Consult with teachers about ongoing interventions and assist with progress monitoring of interventions. Minimum Qualifications: - Valid Ohio Department of Education Teaching License, Reading Endorsement preferred - Hold or be willing to obtain a Multisensory Structured Literacy Certification - Have passed the KPEERI Exam by the start of the 2023/2024 School Year - Experience in Literacy Content. (Pre-K to 5 Preferred) - An ability to develop strong positive relationships with students, teachers and families. - Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.). - A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. - Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies. - Keeps current with advances in technology and workplace innovations that enhance productivity. - Successful Teaching experience. (Pre-K to 5 Preferred) - Effective organizational planning and project management skills. - Demonstrates current knowledge and the ability to apply broad-based curriculum designs and instructional technology applications that support the diverse learning needs of students. Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. - Facilities building-level activities that promote academic excellence in a nurturing environment, while working with the principal and district administrators to bridge communications to teaching staff. - Administer all Dyslexia screenings, evaluate the results, send reports to teachers and parents, implement and monitor all Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions. - Assist in the scheduling, facilitating, and leading district IAT meetings, assisting with carrying out student interventions, and notifying the building/district Special Education Officer. - Assist in organizing and leading Multidisciplinary Teams formed in the district to address the requirements of House Bill 436. - Work collaboratively with the Allen County ESC personnel to schedule and carry out both required and beneficial Professional Development for the staff at Delphos City Schools. - Articulates a clear philosophy and shared vision of learning. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/ procedures. - Advances the district's professional image. Maintains open and effective communications. Promotes the district's mission, philosophy, and vision. - Collects, analyzes, and disseminates instructional strategies data to improve student instruction and academic achievement. - Builds internal/external partnerships that enhance district services and student learning. - Facilitates, leads, and attends meetings (e.g., department, data days, grade-level, cross-grade level, building, leadership, etc.). - Facilitates, inter/intra team/grade connections relevant to students' educational needs. - Serves as an information resource. Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues. - Helps mobilize the community to maintain a strong commitment of support for the school district. - Provides staff leadership. Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork. Promotes a safe, efficient, and effective work/learning environment. Advances the change process. Implements strategies and time-frames to accomplish organizational objectives. Helps resolve problems. - Encourages program innovations. Pursues funding opportunities. - Participates in staff orientation processes. Expresses high expectations and provides support to improve staff performance (e.g., observations, consultations, meetings, etc.). - Provides teacher support through multiple strategies (e.g., facilitating peer coaching, modeling, sharing of best practices, etc.) - Facilitates the implementation of models of instruction. - Promotes professionalism. Assists with the planning and delivery of effective professional development programs that improve teaching outcomes and student learning (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.). - Serves on local professional growth committees as directed. - Facilitates the use of technology as a tool for teaching and to improve student learning. - Participates in the planning process to select instructional materials and equipment,. - Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Keeps current with state academic content standards, benchmarks, and indicators. Promotes the continuity of the instructional program. Provides insights about student skill progression and key contributions made by staff at each level. - Assists with student testing programs. Analyzes test results. Provides leadership for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve test performance. - Provides guidance, communicates expectations, and shows an active interest in student progress. - Helps staff resolve problems that impede student participation in appropriate learning activities. - Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. - Leads the Delphos City Schools PBIS team and assists with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 PBIS Interventions - Monitors safety concerns. Works with stakeholders to manage or eliminate risk factors. - Assists with collection, verification, and recording of program information to ODE as directed. - Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time. - Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. - Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law. - Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities. - Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals. - Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others. - Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values. - Maintains a professional appearance. - Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.