Reading Coach - US Department of Education (USDE) (Effective 2025-2026SCHOOL YEAR)
About The Position
The US Department of Education (USDE) Reading Coach will support schools in implementing four components of a Multi-Tiered System of Support in Reading model for students in grades 1 and 2: Tier I instruction, Tier II intervention, data-based decision making, and infrastructure. The USDE - Reading Coach will work with (a) the school’s Reading team, (b) Grade 1 and 2 classroom teachers, and (c) the interventionists and/or teachers who implement Tier II programs for Grade 1 and 2 students. The coach will support these staff to learn reading assessment and instruction content, skills, and practices that improve student achievement. The coach will have five schools to work with and will work one day a week in each of the schools.
Requirements
- Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Certain endorsement/approved area(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and weekends.
- Willing to work in June and July to attend specialized training at an added duty rate of pay.
Nice To Haves
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) Requirement
- Prior academic coaching experience
- Two (2) years experience working with adult learners
- Three (3) years experience working with diverse population
- Three (3) years experience or training in a coaching framework or methodology
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience with administration and interpretation of screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments, including working with associated online data systems
- Experience implementing components of an MTSS framework
- Expertise in beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading
- Knowledgeable about current and past research in content areas and other pedagogies relevant to the coaching role
- Familiarity with Tucson Unified School District policies and practices, including the current reading program.
- Adept at balancing and prioritizing professional duties before, during, and after school hours, as well as planning and preparing for these duties
- Demonstrated punctuality, preparedness, organization, and commitment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
