What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Literacy Coach position at State of Utah?
Principal Duties
As an Early Literacy Coach you will:
- Assist educators in analyzing data to inform instructional adjustments
- Engage in instructional coaching cycles with educators to build capacity for improved classroom instructional practices
- Use principles of adult learning to effectively partner with educators to integrate professional learning into classroom practice
- Leverage knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based practices to support educators in maximizing student learning
- Partner with the school's leadership to support school-wide literacy goals to provide a team of support for educators to embed the state-wide goals into instructional plans and practice
- Deliver consistent and frequent job-embedded professional learning
- Participate actively in professional learning experiences to deepen knowledge and skills for coaching
- Design and facilitate relevant and cohesive professional learning sessions to strengthen the implementation of these evidence-based practices with educators
- Perform other duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following preferred qualifications:
- At least 3 years of instructional coaching or equivalent experience
- Deep understanding of the science of reading and evidence-based practices
- At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience in an elementary setting
- A Masters Degree in literacy or other relevant area
- LETRS Certified
- Extensive data analysis experience with Acadience Reading
- A current Utah Professional Educator License
- A USBE Instructional Coaching Endorsement
- Strong professional learning facilitation skills
- Effective coaching skills including- relationship building, understanding of adult learning principles, and the process of engaging educators in job-embedded professional learning
Why You Should Join Our Team
he State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:
Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
We have 12 paid holidays.
The Agency
The Utah State Board of Education is committed to hiring the best candidates to serve Utah students. To learn more about USBE please click here.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Salary : $42 - $62
