Elementary Instructional Coach (Multiple positions available)

Livonia Public Schools•Livonia, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the full time Elementary Instructional Coach is to provide individualized, job embedded professional development for upper elementary teachers, focused on high quality, research-based literacy instruction. The coach will have a deep understanding of The Common Core State Standards, their shifts and the Livonia Public Schools Priority Standards. The coach will utilize effective instructional practices and assessment data to support teachers with long-range and short-term planning in meeting the literacy learning needs of all students. This position will report to the Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, and work collaboratively with the Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services Department, the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Elementary Programs, and Elementary Principals. The Elementary Instructional Coaches will remain as part of the LEA. Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

Requirements

An elementary school teaching certificate
A master's degree
At least five years of successful teaching experience at the upper elementary level
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills in order to build collaborative relationships with others
Excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in reading, language arts or other related fields
Previous experience working with adult learners

Responsibilities

Assist in the use of formative and summative data to determine students' strengths and instructional needs
Collaborate with teachers to provide students with adequate and appropriate opportunities to meet high standards
Model lessons and debrief with teachers
Demonstrate lessons that reflect research-based best practices
Observe teacher lessons and provide actionable feedback
Provide professional learning during District Professional Development
Provide professional learning segment during District Teams
Collaborate with EST, Learning Specialists, Title I Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators to refine the understanding and use of research-based effective instruction, higher level thinking skills and content integration
Impart knowledge of reading processes, assessment, intervention and instruction
Remain current with research and practices related to effective literacy instruction and coaching
Has an understanding of the GELN Essential Practices for Coaching and 4-5 Literacy Practices
Collect and share data on the impact of coaching teachers
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Traditional pension
Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF)
Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% contributed to PHF
Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week
Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week
Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Earned vacation days
Earned sick days
Earned bereavement days
Longevity pay
Paid "act of God" days
Children of employees working 20+ hours are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice