Position Type: Certified - Elementary SchoolDate Posted: 2/28/2024Location: RIVER RIDGE ACADEMYPOSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for planning and supporting the school-wide literacy program and for providing research information and support to teachers. The Literacy Coach supports critical thinking in reading, writing, listening, and speaking across the content areas, and works directly with adults to support the implementation of the Reading and ELA program in the elementary and middle school classrooms. This teacher leader, provides feedback to teachers to assist them in improving teaching and learning and models and demonstrates best practice in the classroom. The coach collaborates with teachers and provides on the job professional development as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Models and demonstrates effective classroom practices for teachers.
- Observes and provides feedback to teachers in classroom literacy practices.
- Works directly with teachers to ensure effective literacy practices are incorporated in all lessons.
- Provides research-based information and support to literacy teachers.
- Attends the district designed professional development for literacy coaches.
- Conducts weekly/monthly meetings to update teachers in current literacy research and practices.
- Coordinates and analyzes student assessment data with reading teachers, including formative assessments, MAP, PSAT and supports teachers in the use of these data to guide instruction and interventions.
- Coordinates intervention and support programs for students reading below grade level.
- Collaborates with teachers as an advisor/mentor to support them in their roles in the school's literacy program.
- Lead parent and community meetings/programs in support of the literacy program.
- Organizes and facilitates the school literacy plan.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Must have a valid South Carolina Professional teaching certificate or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
- Must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.
- Master's degree in Elementary/Middle School or Reading/ELA preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.
- Three to five years experience as a reading/ELA teacher or elementary grade level teacher.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls. WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS: Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgement in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignement and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. REPORTS TO: Principal
DAYS PER YEAR: 190
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an Certified application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT: 1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents. 2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents. 3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s). Employee's Name (Print): Employee's Signature: Date:
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