Elementary Instructional Coach (TOSA)

Southlawn Elementary is currently seeking an Elementary Instructional Coach (TOSA). This is a full-time, or 1.0 FTE, position with benefits.

A Successful Candidate Will

• Show initiative and perseverance in creating a structure for the role of Elementary Instructional Coach (TOSA) within our current team
• Conduct needs assessments, develop literacy related professional development and evaluate the impact on instructional practice and student learning
• Assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction and providing rigorous, relevant and engaging learning experiences for all students
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of literacy content
• Assist teachers with intentional planning using the 27J Tools
• Continuously deepen knowledge and expertise of best practices of elementary instruction including literacy
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Five years recent experience teaching reading
• Teaching Licensing/Certification as required by the Colorado Department of Education in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood
  
  

Preferred

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Literacy or Curriculum and Instruction
• Coaching experience
• Training in various coaching models
• Knowledge of READ Act
• Experience with Acadience (DIBELS Next), assessment data warehouses, data cycles
• Experience with coaching intentional planning
• Experience with Fastbridge and ReadyGen
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with elementary teachers to implement the "Thinking Classroom" and the 27J Instructional Model and 27J Tools
• Implement literacy instruction for elementary teachers through the following research-based practices: observation, coaching, model lessons, collaborative lesson planning, and small and large group PD
• Collaborate with teams to assist with disaggregating and analyzing data to help guide teacher's instructional decisions
• Coach foundational literacy skills to guide teachers in diagnosing individual student reading and writing strengths and weaknesses and match these areas to the appropriate strategies and resources for early literacy
• Build capacity in school-based leaders around effective instructional practices through the teaching-learning cycle and continuous improvement
• Have a strong understanding of elementary literacy and the role foundational skills have with older students
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to work with adult learners
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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