Secondary Literacy Coach for Academic Excellence

6 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Full time
About the Position

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking a highly skilled Secondary Literacy Coach to join our team of educators dedicated to improving learning and academic achievement for students in the Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Curriculum Development & Implementation
    • Collaborate with the Partnership's School Transformation and Literacy teams to develop and execute priority initiatives for English Language Arts (ELA) instruction at Partnership schools.
    • Develop and oversee the implementation of ELA curricular materials, including curriculum maps, common assessments, technology-connected learning programs, and other tools to support teachers and students in meeting Common Core standards.
    • Work with school administration to support effective instruction of Common Core, ensuring systems are in place for the literacy team to be successful.
    • Collaborate with other members of the Partnership's Transform and Literacy Teams to coordinate activities, develop teacher support resources, address issues and concerns, and exchange best practices.
  • Teacher Coaching, Training, & Support
    • Build teacher capacity to implement Common Core ELA instruction, including utilizing curriculum maps, planning from standards, developing units and lessons that incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy and practices, developing assessments, implementing instructional strategies, and using data to inform instruction.
    • Conduct regular classroom observations and facilitate coaching conversations with the goal of teacher growth and student learning.
    • Design and deliver school-specific professional development to support the delivery of literacy instruction and provide teachers and leaders with instructional resources related to Common Core.
    • Lead the development of a team-based and collaborative environment for teachers that is focused on student outcomes.
  • Data & Impact
    • Facilitate data inquiries on an ongoing basis to assess progress and needs of schools, teachers, and instructional initiatives, and support leaders and teachers in analyzing and responding to the data.
    • Work with school leaders to plan for and lead data cycles with grade-level or department teams of teachers.
    • Maintain trackers for data, coaching, professional development, and other requests from the Director of School Transformation, Secondary Literacy.
    Requirements & Qualifications
    • A proven record of academic success working with students in historically underserved schools and setting high expectations for teachers and students, including at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience and 2 years of school leadership experience (coaching, department chair, BTSA coach, peer observer, etc.).
    • Bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree or other advanced degree preferred; in addition, a teaching credential is strongly preferred.
    • At least 2 years experience designing, leading, and facilitating professional development for adult learners, preferably secondary ELA teachers; knowledge of and experience with adult learning theory is a plus.
    • Deep working knowledge of the Common Core Instructional Shifts for Literacy, Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, and Disciplinary Literacy.
    • Comfort and skill observing and providing direct feedback to teachers, both written and verbal, that leads to tangible improvement, and demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire, and build strong working and mentoring relationships with adults.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administrative staff, instructional staff, and support staff.
    • Strong analytical and computer skills, including the ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making.
    • Ability to travel between our network schools in South Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and Watts.
    • Smarter Balanced Item Reviewer and/or Writer a plus.
    • A positive outlook, flexibility, and a sense of possibility in stressful situations.
    • A deep belief in the power of our communities, the Partnership's mission, approach, and core values.
    • A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members.
    • Written and verbal fluency in Spanish is preferred to communicate with Partnership school community members.
    • A willingness to learn, grow, and model the Partnership competencies: Anti-racism, root cause analysis, long-term thinking, teaming and collaboration, psychological safety, and learning and growth.

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