Coach, Reading ,T1

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Literacy Coach will maintain and monitor the implementation of the reading program, including professional development of school personnel. The Literacy Coach is responsible for ensuring the comprehensive instruction of reading within the school, as well as compliance with FullTime Equivalency (FTE) rules and guidelines from the Florida Department of Education and the United States Department of Education. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work. Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching, with two years of related management or supervisory experience required.
Florida Professional Educator Certificate with either Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification required.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community.
Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Up to 10 pounds.
Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

Nice To Haves

Educational Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides instructional coaching to English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading classroom teachers in order to improve reading instruction and student outcomes.
Develops and conducts staff development for classroom teachers.
Maintains and monitors implementation of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Evidenced-Based Reading Plan as approved by the state.
Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in all areas of literacy instruction.
Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audiences in the content area of literacy instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
Provides coaching to targeted audiences in order to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization and management, and effective implementation of district recommended curriculum resources.
Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
Assists ELA/reading and content-specific supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum.
Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provides ongoing feedback with the district reading supervisor.
Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, conferences, and required professional development as directed by the Academic Services department.
Promotes parent and community outreach and involvement in the literacy instructional program at the school.
Performs any other duties as assigned.