Literacy Coach
2 weeks ago
Gary, Indiana, United States
Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School
Full time
Job SummaryThe Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Literacy Coach to join our team. As a Literacy Coach, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of reading skills in grades K-2.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teachers to design and implement evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with science of reading research.
- Model lessons and engage in co-teaching cycles to support teacher growth and student achievement.
- Provide coaching and professional development to teachers on high-quality instructional practices and the use of formative assessment data to drive classroom instruction.
- Work with school leaders and stakeholders to ensure that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with students, educators, administrators, and other school personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; minimum of five years of teaching experience.
- Expertise related to literacy practice and pedagogy.
- Hold a valid Indiana Teacher's License.