Literacy Coach

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Center For Student Achievement Solutions Full time
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

 

At the Center for Student Achievement Solutions, we equip school leaders and teachers with the tools to analyze, adapt, and grow to create a future where every child has the opportunity to flourish. We provide professional development, coaching support, and technical assistance to Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educators nationwide.

 

Our mission goes beyond improving test scores—our goal is to customize solutions to help school leaders and teachers achieve nothing short of excellence. We’re with educators every step of the way, providing expert guidance and unwavering commitment to the districts' and schools' success stories. To learn more about the Center for Student Achievement Solutions, click here.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

Literacy Coach Consultant – (Per Diem Position)

 

The Center for Student Achievement Solutions content expert educational consultants are considered a critical lever in partnering with districts and schools to improve classroom instruction, accelerate learning, and close opportunity gaps. There are two primary functions for the role; build teacher capacity and long-term sustainable research-proven instructional practices in literacy using the science of reading and a structured approach.

 

Job-Embedded Professional Development and Literacy Coaching Support (Grades K-5)

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

  • Develop positive and supportive relationships with school leaders, classroom teachers, specialized professionals, and paraprofessionals.
  • Facilitate on-site job-embedded professional development and coaching that are interactive and impactful within the coaching cycle to support the implementation of the district’s literacy curriculum and supplemental programs.
  • Demonstrate and model a structured approach to literacy instruction and evidence-based strategies to support and improve teaching and learning for K-5 literacy teachers.
  • Co-plan lesson plans, differentiation strategies, intervention supports, and formative assessments for literacy teachers in grades K-5.
  • Observe classroom instruction, student engagement, and student work products to measure their impact on student achievement for literacy teachers in grades K-5.
  • Engage in reflective coaching conversations and conferencing to support individual and small groups of teachers as they strive to enhance and refine their practices to impact student achievement in grades K-5.
  • Utilize and interpret literacy-based screenings, assessments, and progress monitoring data to formulate and successfully implement an action plan.
  • Integrate the district’s approved curriculum resources to support the school’s literacy action plan.

 

Candidate Qualifications

 

Education

  • A master’s degree or higher in literacy, special education, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, education administration, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of structured literacy and the science of reading.
  • Training in Reading First, LETRS, Orton Gillingham, Wilson Methodology, or other structured approaches to literacy instruction is preferred; certification is preferred.

 

Teaching Experience in Elementary School Grades K-5

  • At least five years of successful teaching and/or administration experience using a structured literacy approach.
  • In-depth knowledge of curriculum programs in evidence-based reading instruction and pedagogical approaches that are interactive, engaging, and impact student achievement.
  • Proven track record of helping students achieve success, with an emphasis on Title 1, English Language Learners, and Students with Disabilities in grades K-5 using evidence-based reading programs and practices.

 

Instructional Coaching Experience

  • Three or more years of experience facilitating professional development and engaging teachers and administrators in the coaching cycle within a school setting or supporting schools to improve student achievement.
  • Ability to design and deliver high-quality job-embedded professional development for administrators and teachers.
  • Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.

 

Priority Areas:

 

In addition to the above requirements, we are prioritizing candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

 

  • Supporting Students Acquiring English or Multilingual Learners: Experience in developing and implementing strategies tailored to the unique needs of ELLs and MLLs, ensuring they achieve academic success.
  • Supporting Students with Special Needs: Demonstrated ability in creating inclusive learning environments and providing specialized instruction that meets the diverse needs of students with disabilities.

 

Enjoy the Following Benefits

  • Competitive pay (based on your experience as a literacy coach, the per diem scale is generally agreed upon during the interview process).
  • We provide training and ongoing support to content specialists to ensure you are proficient in delivering high-quality professional development experiences.
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of educators and students.

 

New York City Department of Education Requirements

  • Must be fingerprinted and processed through P.E.T.S. system.
  • Would you please share whether you are willing to comply with the mandates set forth by some of our states, districts, and schools for COVID-19 vaccination requirements?

 

Position Type

 

This is a per-diem position. Must be available 2-4 days a week.

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