PPMS: Secondary Writing Coach (Job ID# 3962)

Calvert County Public School District•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary Writing Coach assists students in the development of their written communication skills and creates and manages authentic writing opportunities/events. The Secondary Writing Coach works collaboratively with school administration, staff, and students to determine writing needs, and develops and facilitates writing workshops, partnerships, and publication opportunities. The Secondary Writing Coach, as the representative of the school and secondary English Language Arts, ensures that the publications and community partnerships are appropriate and aligned with the practices of Calvert County Public Schools. The writing coach will work with students and staff in a school setting both during and after school to produce and refine student writing. Writing sessions will focus on opportunities for students to see themselves as writers and gain experience expressing themselves through multiple genres.

Requirements

A passion for writing as a means of self-expression.
Proficient knowledge of Office 365, Google Docs, Flipgrid and database software applicable to the department.
Knowledge of instructional/tutoring practices related to developing diversified writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Demonstrated leadership skills and project management; able to meet deadlines and carry a project to its completion.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize data and write reports.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, and community partners.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments for student writing; compile and analyze CCPS writing data; identify strengths and deficiencies; prepare reports as necessary.
Identify students for emerging and advanced writing opportunities.
Advise, coach and document student progress in the development of writing/writing process.
Provide instructional and technical support to students, faculty, and parents on instructional strategies, academic software, subject databases, materials and ELA tutorials supporting writing/the writing process.
Work collaboratively with student writers to establish voice and self-confidence; provide practical feedback and reflection opportunities during workshops and one-on-one conferences.
Organize schoolwide writing workshops, parent nights, and student writing publication opportunities.
Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal or designee.