What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Literacy Professional Development Coach position at Wicomico County Public Schools?
SALARY
Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Schedule for Teachers. Includes benefits package.
HOURS
Full time 10-month position (190 contract days).
Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit I (Certificated) bargaining unit.
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Reading Specialist endorsement preferred. Without endorsement: As a condition of employment, must obtain
endorsement within 3 years.
Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
Must be tenured.
At least five (5) years of satisfactory classroom experience is preferred.
Evidence of successful professional development leadership experience preferred.
Leadership and personal qualifications to work successfully in collaboration with other staff developers and instructional staff.
Knowledge and experience with Maryland’s College and Career Readiness Standards.
Familiarity with formal and informal assessments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilize data sources to inform district-wide instruction.
Determine and use research-based approaches for improved instruction.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate professional development activities at the school and district levels
Support professional learning communities, teacher collaboration initiatives, and curriculum integration. Share materials, model strategies, and plan with teachers to increase student achievement.
Expand knowledge and skills through professional reading, conferences, etc.
Use technology to support/enhance instructional activities and professional development opportunities.
Know/understand and implement a variety of Reading diagnostic tools to determine the strengths and weaknesses of all students within the scope of a secondary school assignment caseload.
Develop a system for identifying the accurate analysis of a student’s reading difficulties and providing all members of the educational group serving the student with the information and guidance in serving the child within all areas of the school day in relation to reading and understanding text.
Analyze, use, and monitor current and on-going assessment data to assist in making instructional decisions based on student needs.
Understand and work within the three-tiered intervention delivery model to ensure all students requiring intervention receive timely and accurate assistance to become successful students in the area of reading.
Work with school-based team/s to design and implement family involvement opportunities to ensure parents gain a deep
understanding of their child’s reading skills, difficulties, and potential for reading success.
Teach students utilizing strategies, best practices, and reading intervention programs to meet the literacy needs of students.
Other related duties as assigned.
