Early Literacy Instructional Coach, School Year 2024/2025
Apply NowCompany: Alisal Union School District
Location: Salinas, CA 93905
Description:
Position Type:
Teachers (TK-6)/Instructional Coach
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Location:
Educational Services Dept.
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
11/15/2024PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Literacy Instructional Coach's primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and
make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need in grades K-3. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Early Literacy Instructional Coach is
responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area b) supporting teachers in
the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d)
working with the academic staff (teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant/Associate Superintendent of Educational Services or Designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full and skillful implementation of the District's adopted reading/language arts program to target Bilingual and English Only students. Conducts demonstration and models lessons in the classroom to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed. Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards. Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and learning strategies embedded in the program. Conducts classroom observations and provides "next step" support for all teachers. Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students including English Learners, Spanish Learners, students enrolled in Special Education Programs, and students with diverse learning needs. Assists teachers in preparation and pacing for instruction. Participates in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement. Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction. Meets regularly with the principal to review 6-week skill assessment data and to assess the outcomes of goals established by grade level teams. Develops lesson plans, prepares forms, records, and reports as directed. Attends meetings and trainings as directed. Performs tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Appropriate teaching credential as required by the State of California.
Experience: Proven successful experience as an elementary teacher.
Knowledge of: Knowledgeable in the area of literacy and early intervention strategies. Demonstrate leadership, presentation and organizational abilities. Skills for developing training materials.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish desired.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Minimal physical effort with periodic handling of light or medium weight parcels or supplies.
2. Employee may need to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, twist, and turn.
3. Employee must be able to see for the purposes of reading computer screens, manuals, labels and
other printed matter.
4. Stand or sit for long period of time or work in confined spaces.
5. Indoor work environment.
6. Operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of travel within and outside the District.
7. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgements.
CONTINGENT GRANT FUNDED POSITION
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DESIGNATES THIS POSITION AS CERTIFICATED
The work year for this position is 188 days
Adopted: 09/01/2004
Revised: 04/05/2023
Attachment(s):
Teachers (TK-6)/Instructional Coach
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Location:
Educational Services Dept.
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
11/15/2024PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Literacy Instructional Coach's primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and
make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need in grades K-3. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Early Literacy Instructional Coach is
responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area b) supporting teachers in
the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d)
working with the academic staff (teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant/Associate Superintendent of Educational Services or Designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full and skillful implementation of the District's adopted reading/language arts program to target Bilingual and English Only students. Conducts demonstration and models lessons in the classroom to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed. Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards. Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and learning strategies embedded in the program. Conducts classroom observations and provides "next step" support for all teachers. Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students including English Learners, Spanish Learners, students enrolled in Special Education Programs, and students with diverse learning needs. Assists teachers in preparation and pacing for instruction. Participates in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement. Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction. Meets regularly with the principal to review 6-week skill assessment data and to assess the outcomes of goals established by grade level teams. Develops lesson plans, prepares forms, records, and reports as directed. Attends meetings and trainings as directed. Performs tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Appropriate teaching credential as required by the State of California.
Experience: Proven successful experience as an elementary teacher.
Knowledge of: Knowledgeable in the area of literacy and early intervention strategies. Demonstrate leadership, presentation and organizational abilities. Skills for developing training materials.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish desired.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Minimal physical effort with periodic handling of light or medium weight parcels or supplies.
2. Employee may need to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, twist, and turn.
3. Employee must be able to see for the purposes of reading computer screens, manuals, labels and
other printed matter.
4. Stand or sit for long period of time or work in confined spaces.
5. Indoor work environment.
6. Operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of travel within and outside the District.
7. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgements.
CONTINGENT GRANT FUNDED POSITION
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DESIGNATES THIS POSITION AS CERTIFICATED
The work year for this position is 188 days
Adopted: 09/01/2004
Revised: 04/05/2023
Attachment(s):
- Early Literacy Instructional Coach (Job No. 2425-995) Closes November 15, 2024_Re-Opened.pdf
- Early Literacy Instructional Coach.pdf