Literacy Instructional Coach (The Hope Academy)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : 5,000 sign on bonus

The Hope Academy believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our school’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to recognize, respect and uphold the dignity of all our students, their families and our faculty and staff. To uphold this commitment, we expect all members of our school practice a willingness to recognize, respond to and teach about racism and other forms of injustice.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES :

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing skills for listening, speaking, reading, and writing to support effective communication. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations. Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Evaluate literacy needs within various subject areas and collaborate with teachers and administrators to interpret, assessment data to improve instruction, and problem solve
• Lead faculty in the selection and use of a range of assessment tools as a means to make sound decisions about student literacy needs as related to curriculum and instruction
• Conduct regular meetings with classroom teachers to examine student work and monitor progress in order to support teacher reflection and action
• Assist classroom teachers with analysis of formal and informal assessment data on their students to determine student response to instruction
• Provide, upon request, individual diagnostic testing
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year
• Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, reflective writing, and other available resources including technology
• Knowledge of best instructional practices within a workshop model
• Provide in-service training and follow-up coaching to assist classroom teachers in the use of reading / writing strategies in their classrooms
• Work with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and / or with departments, providing practical support on a full range of reading, writing, and communication strategies
• Observe and provide feedback to teachers on instruction related to literacy development and content area knowledge
• Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading
• Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color
• Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praise.
• Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures
• Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child
• Assist the administration in planning for and implementing the accountability goals associated with the School Improvement Plan
• Participate in district-level in-service meetings and assisting in the coordination of district- level in-service offerings
• Maintain a collection of professional and reading / learning materials related to reading and which reflect current research
• Provide staff development for teachers, volunteers, parents, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other appropriate personnel as needed
• Participate as an active member of the Response to Intervention Team to facilitate plans / goals with specific, measurable and attainable goals for each identified student
• Maintain data records on each student’s progress in order to be used to write accurate evaluations and / or progress reports
• Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for students
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Actively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent study
• Assists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergencies

Requirements :

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS