Elementary Literacy Coach - Hardy Elementary School

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: DISTRICT ELEMENTARY LITERACY COACH

JOB GOAL: To provide support and advancement of the district elementary literacy program in the areas of instructional practices, curriculum, coaching, and assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1.   Experienced classroom teacher with proven instructional expertise

1. Reading or literacy related masters a plus
2. Ability to facilitate strong collaborative relationships between and among teachers and administrators to support the improvement of instructional practices in literacy
3. Ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of staff involved in literacy instruction and remediation
4. Ability to plan and present at building-based and district level meetings
5. Familiarity with current, research-based literacy programs and assessments
6. Familiarity with data analysis and interpretation
7. Strong organizational skills

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as a resource to classroom teachers and principals on materials and methods for English Language Arts in the areas of instructional practices, curriculum, and differentiation.
2. Co-plan and co-teach lessons with classroom teachers consistent with system-wide initiatives.
3. Collaborate with the administration, teachers, coaches and Director of ELA on the development and maintenance of the district-wide approach to reading and writing instruction.
4. Collaborate with the administration and teachers on the development and maintenance of district-wide common assessments.
5. Collaborate with the administration, Coaches, teachers and others in the development and maintenance of a program to support grade level instructional teacher leaders in the area of literacy.
6. Support district elementary reading Lead Teachers in their leadership role in the elementary reading department. 
7. Collaborate with grade level instructional teacher leaders to plan and present literacy related topics during new teacher orientation days in August.
8. Support principals and teachers in the identification of students in need of additional academic support.
9. Support teachers and principals with the administration, scoring, and interpretation of diagnostic literacy assessments.
10. Collaborates with the reading interventionist.
11. Support principals and teachers during school-based data review and curriculum planning meetings.
12. Investigate new programs for possible inclusion in the district literacy program, and plan for and implement their roll out, if approved.
13. Coordinate the ordering of literacy related materials in collaboration with principals and the Assistant Superintendent.
14. Attend monthly EDCO job-alike meetings
15. Organizes and offers  professional learning opportunities for educators.
16. Perform all other duties as assigned.

TERMS 

OF EMPLOYMENT: School year plus up to 10 additional days in the summer

Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.

Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.  

The Salary Schedule is on our website.  Salary placement is based on Education and Experience. 

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.