Coach, Literacy- Tice Elementary

Lee County Public Schools • Fort Myers, FL

450d • $50,500 - $50,500

About The Position

The Coach, Literacy at Tice Elementary is responsible for enhancing literacy instruction across the school by collaborating with teachers to implement research-based literacy programs. This role involves providing professional development, mentoring, and direct instructional support to ensure effective literacy practices are adopted, ultimately aiming to improve student achievement in reading.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate in reading K-12 or reading endorsement.
• Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective classroom teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with behavior management
• Experience in education administration
• Experience in tutoring
• Mid-level experience with children

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to ensure that scientifically-based literacy-researched programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Provide direct, classroom-based, professional development for teachers through regular modeling of research-based literacy instruction.
• Prioritize coaching and mentoring time with teachers to have the greatest impact on student achievement.
• Mentor teachers in providing appropriate intensive intervention instruction for struggling students, including those who are Limited English Proficient.
• Model lessons in effective reading instruction, including differentiated instruction.
• Facilitate teacher study groups regarding current reading research and effective reading instruction.
• Organize and lead needs-based professional development programs focused on established reading benchmarks.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and build trust with teachers and school leadership.
• Coach teachers in effective literacy instructional strategies through interrelated content.
• Coordinate and schedule ongoing professional development activities such as coaching grade level meetings and classroom demonstrations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees