What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Coach position at Universal Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Literacy Coach
Supervisor Job Title : Principal
Employment Status : Full-time
FLSA Status : Exempt
The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.
Essential Functions
The Literacy Coach will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The Coach’s primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Coach is responsible for four main areas : a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d) working with the academic staff grade level chairs, assistant principals, principals in the school to support sharing of best practices.
Responsibilities :
- The Coach will work closely with teachers and administrators to strategically create and implement a plan to increase student achievement in subject areas.
- The coach will play an integral role in the efforts to align the subject curriculum and oversee progress monitoring throughout the school horizontally and vertically.
- Collaborate with school personnel to advise directors and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
- Collaborate with Universal’s Instructional Team to plan and deliver pre-service summer professional development for new and returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and outcomes in the subject area.
- Support the development of high-quality / effective instruction.
- Observe and coach developing teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology.
- Work with teachers to refine and develop common standards-based pacing plans, mid-year, and end of year common assessments for each grade level.
- Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, support staff) to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.
- Act as teacher in the event there is no qualified applicant.
- Assist teacher teams develop both school-wide and classroom intervention plans.
- Work with school administrators to develop policies and school structures that facilitate the improvement of subject instruction and the appropriate interventions and supports for students.
- Support and deliver guidance on using 21st Century learning techniques and the transition to the Common Core Standards.
- Continuously monitor, track, and analyze student achievement data to identify needed supports and strategies.
- Perform related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Valid PA Certification in specific subject area
Preferred Experience :
resident alien status.
creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.
methods.
The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
