Improvement Coach, Literacy Improvement Coach, Literacy

Fulton Schools

About The Position

Supports the school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches, Title I schools and the Title I Department in the coordination of achievement to improve the quality of teaching and student learning activities in reading and language arts, specifically the school’s areas of need as determined through the implementation of Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and state/national assessments. Incumbent in this position may work up to an additional 15 days as deemed necessaryEssential Duties

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education
Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia Certification in Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Education in a related core academic content area
Minimum of 3 years of acceptable experience as defined by the Georgia Professional Standards commission required
Must demonstrate an effective use of various assessment data and instructional strategies to improve instruction and assist other educators in becoming quality instructors
Demonstrated experience in conducting high quality professional learning experiences
Must be able to perform data analysis and interpretation of formal and informal assessments as required to design intervention instructional strategies
Must be able to demonstrate effective use of SAMS, databases, and trend analysis reports that impact student learning in the classroom
Demonstrate effective team facilitation and leadership skills to move individuals and groups toward the goal of high student achievement
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Ability to work with collaborative teams
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with students, parents, administrators and staff
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Fulton County Early Literacy Phonics Pathway preferred
At least 2 years in an administrative or supervisory capacity preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a well-articulated professional learning plan to help school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches better understand the use of data and Common Core Georgia Performance Standards, tailored instructional strategies and best practices to improve instruction and increase student achievement
Supports school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches and Title I schools to improve implementation of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards
Demonstrates effective use of data analyses to design instructional strategies and facilitation of improved mentoring techniques to increase student achievement
Conducts monthly professional learning experiences for school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches on best instructional practices to increase student achievement
Provides on-going support to school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches in effective teaching strategies and best instructional practices to achieve desired student learning outcomes
Assists school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches in planning and implementing school-based professional development for Literacy teachers
Analyzes student data and advises school-based Literacy School Improvement Coaches and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices;
Recommends changes in current practices, approaches, methods strategies and assessments as needed
Works with Title I principals, area superintendents, Learning Communities teams and the Title I Department as required for the development and implementation of Title I plans and budget requirements
Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Title I Grant Manager