Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach

School District of Lancaster•Carter Administrative Offices, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach facilitates the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan through improved achievement and growth in secondary Literacy and ELA. This role supports district curriculum and professional development, and provides coaching and meta-coaching to ensure high-quality instruction for all students. The coach will work collaboratively with the Coordinator to develop and implement district curriculum and professional development initiatives, analyze data, plan and facilitate professional development, and improve communication between central office and school staff. They will also assist in the development of curricula, identify and provide coaching on best literacy practices, manage district assessments, and strengthen the role of building-level coaches. In schools, the coach will provide training and support for teachers, assist in planning and preparation, support the creation of effective learning environments, provide modeling and coaching for instructional delivery, and assist with assessment and reporting. Professional responsibilities include sharing information, supporting professional development, providing targeted coaching, offering parent opportunities, and collaborating on school improvement plans.

Requirements

Instructional II Certificate in appropriate area or Reading Specialist K- 12
3 or more years’ experience in coaching and/or mentoring teachers
Demonstrated excellence in teaching practice (Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instructional Delivery, Professionalism)
Adept at using differentiated instructional strategies with experience in addressing the needs of students with IEPs and English Learners
Ability to apply current research, methods and trends in Literacy/ELA development and acquisition
Experience working with culturally diverse students and staff while demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others.
Experience providing professional development to adult learners
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
Willingness to work collaboratively with Coordinators and Coaches to integrate Literacy and ELA across the curriculum and embed the use of instructional technology across the curriculum
Strong written and oral communications skills, and demonstrated use of technology to communicate as appropriate
Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills required to effectively facilitate high- quality training and provide coaching support for peers
Willingness to participate in training opportunities
Commitment to maintain confidentiality
Willingness to work a flexible, extended daily schedule with some compensated and uncompensated after-school hours to provide training and support for teachers

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and revise district curriculum documents.
Analyze data to identify root cause issues, make curriculum adjustments and plan for professional development needs.
Plan, facilitate and participate in district professional development and training designed to increase content knowledge; pedagogy; integration of literacy across the curriculum; embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum; coaching; and facilitating professional development for adult learners.
Plan for school-embedded professional development that is aligned with district initiatives.
Improve two-way communication between central office and school staff.
Promote positive relationships between central office and school.
Assist the Coordinator of Secondary English/Language Arts and Social Studies in the development, revision and implementation of the Secondary Literacy/ELA and Social Studies curricula.
Identify, develop and provide coaching and professional development on the use of best literacy practices.
Assist in the creation, revision and management of district literacy/ELA assessments.
Strengthen the role of the building level coach through meta-coaching.
Provide training and support to increase teachers’ content knowledge; pedagogy; integration of literacy across the curriculum; and embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum.
Provide training and support to increase teachers’ understanding and use of district curriculum and professional development initiatives.
Support teachers in developing lesson plans that align with the district curriculum and reflect the needs of the students, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners.
Support teachers in aligning assessments with instructional goals and standards, development scoring guides and rubrics, and using assessment results to monitor progress and adjust instruction in literacy.
Support teachers in creating learning environments with high expectations for student achievement by communicating written teaching objectives to students and posting proficient/advanced student work.
Support teachers in establishing rules and procedures to more effectively manage student behavior in classrooms.
Support mentors with meeting the needs of new Instructional Delivery.
Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective delivery of district curriculum and professional development initiatives.
Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective use of best practice instructional strategies; integration of literacy across the curriculum; and embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum.
Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with a higher level of thinking, questioning and cognitive student engagement.
Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective use of assessment to monitor progress and provide feedback to students.
Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with small group and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students, including students with IEPs and English Language.
Assist the Coordinator with district assessments and reporting student progress.
Share information from work with Principals and teachers with the Coordinator, and seek input and feedback from staff.
Support the Coordinator in planning and facilitating professional development that is aligned with Comprehensive Plan goals and district initiatives.
Provide targeted, non-evaluative coaching support in classrooms based on a coaching schedule that is established with the Coordinator, and maintain confidentiality.
Provide district opportunities for parents to learn about curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Collaborate with the Principals, school staff and parents on the development, implementation and monitoring of the School Improvement Plans, as requested.