TOSA Secondary Literacy Coach

Position Type:
Academic Support Services/Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA)

Date Posted:
9/23/2024

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
09/27/2024
1.0 FTE TOSA Secondary Literacy Coach
District Wide

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Compensation:
Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education.

Benefits:
Benefit information can be found on the District Website under Human Resources and Benefits. Please look under Forms & Publications for specific Insurance Premiums.

License Requirement:
Current Minnesota license

POSITION SUMMARY:

The TOSA Secondary Literacy Coach position will facilitate district and site student achievement efforts related to literacy. This position supports embedding literacy strategies in all content areas.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Facilitate the growth and development of district reading teachers.

Model instructional practices and coach teachers to support and strengthen their use of literacy practices in a non-evaluative form.

Work closely with the district Teaching and Learning Department, building principals, and instructional coaches to identify and support building wide literacy needs across content areas.

Promote strategies that reduce or eliminate racial disparities in student outcomes.

Serve on the district curriculum review team(s) in the unpacking of standards and selection of quality instructional materials that will promote disciplinary literacy.

Assist with student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, and/or to assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques.

Use data to drive literacy intervention PLC and school improvement discussions at all 6-12 schools.

Assist sites, departments, grade levels and departments with discussions focused on student growth.

Model intervention practices and coach teachers to support and strengthen their use of interventions in a non-evaluative form.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Collect and share data to support literacy initiatives at the school and district levels.

Support MTSS framework at all 6-12 sites.

Provide professional development for 6-12 teachers related to reading and writing interventions.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, and specific program requirements.

Provide staff development related to literacy, including infusing literacy into the core areas of academic curriculum and instructional coaching through a literacy lens.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

Current Minnesota teacher licensure

5+ years of experience as a classroom teacher

Extensive knowledge of evidence-based K-12 literacy practices, issues, opportunities, and current research

Experience working with adults in an educational setting

Deep belief in equitable practices leading to the elimination of predictable achievement disparities

Experience facilitating effective PLC (professional learning community) conversations based on data

Experience providing quality professional development for K-12 teachers

Strong technical and organizational skills

Communicates with students, families, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive, professional, and responsive manner that is consistently welcoming, enhances effective work relationships, and positively promotes South Washington County Schools

Demonstrated initiative in starting and leading projects, and finding solutions

Completion of one of the MDE required literacy trainings - CAREIALL. LETRS, or CORE.

Desired:

Current K-12 Reading License, or graduate degree in reading or literacy-related focus

Experience as an instructional coach

Administrative Licensure or working toward an administrative degree

Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer