Early Literacy Coach

4 weeks ago

Genesee County, United States Genesee Intermediate School District Full time

Position Details

Employee Job Description

Job Title:
K-3 Early Literacy Coach

Job Summary:
The K-3 Early Literacy Coach will support the growth of literacy practices for K-3 staff using the Essential Practices in Literacy ( The Literacy Coach will work with teachers to refine their knowledge and skills around the Literacy Essentials. This work could include, but is not limited to: in-class coaching, observing, modeling of instructional strategies, guiding teachers in looking at student work, developing coaching cycles with teachers based on student needs, supporting data analysis, supporting the integration of technology, co-planning with teachers, etc. The Literacy Coach will work to develop and maintain trusting relationships with principals and teachers to improve instruction and increase student achievement.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):
1. Develops and model’s high-quality literacy lessons for K-3 teachers.
2. Coaches teachers around literacy in K-3 classrooms, while building and maintaining confidential relationships.
3. Serves as the contact for participating schools, supports the development and delivery of professional development for early literacy practices and research-based literacy strategies.
4. Supports school improvement initiatives focused on improving instructional practices as outlined by student outcomes in Grades K-3.
5. Participates in required trainings (MDE, GISD) for Michigan ISD K-3 Literacy Coaches.
6. Remains knowledgeable about current research and pedagogy relevant to the coaching role.
7. Provide training and support on K-3 Essential Literacy Practices with a focus on implementation.
8. Assists local districts in identifying strengths and needs in support of an early literacy continuum.
9. Actively collaborates within coaching team to improve own coaching practices by implementing improvements.
10. Communicates regularly with Principals, in participating schools, to identify areas of need, plan for implementation and monitor progress of coached staff.
11. Communicates with GISD staff, participating schools, teachers and Principals regarding schedules, schedule changes and needs.
12. Prompt in returning phone calls, messages, emails and other communications. This includes promptness in following up on GISD requests, assignments and data.
13. Takes initiative to reach out to teachers with coaching needs.
14. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties:
1. Represents Genesee Intermediate School District at participating school districts.

Qualifications:

Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent required. Reading Specialist Certification preferred.

Experience:
A minimum of five years’ successful teaching experience in Grades K-3. Preferred experience teaching at-risk students in the area of reading. Familiarity and success with utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic assessments with students to determine appropriate reading instruction. Equivalent amount of training focused on research-based practices if Reading Specialist Certification is not met.

Skills/Other:
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and the ability to work as an effective team member. Knowledge of current K-3 state literacy standards. Instructional skills and knowledge in early literacy components such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The administration and the use of data from the Kindergarten screeners. Ability to use observational data and formative assessment processes to guide professional learning and coaching. Ability to utilize data from diagnostic tools to determine additional extra supports needed in order to read at grade level by the end of third grade. Experienced in utilizing technology as an instructional and organizational tool. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to utilize district technology, and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals and objectives. Maintains a positive working relationship with children and staff. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position. Demonstrate professional discretion with confidential information. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain a calm, poised, and professional image at all times. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism and represents the intermediate district in a professional manner at all times. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with the board policies and established administrative guidelines.

  • Literacy Coach, K-12

    3 weeks ago

    Sarasota County, FL, United States Sarasota County Schools Full time

    **LOCATION**: - LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY**POSITION**: - Literacy Coach, K-12**JOB DESCRIPTION**: Literacy Coach, K-12 Location: Lamarque Elementary Cost Center: Lamarque Elementary Hours Per Day: 7.5 Shift: Contract Months: 10 Days Posted: 10 **Cutoff date for Internal qualified** Posting Closing Time: 5:00 PM Title I: Yes Title I Definition: Title I...

  • Director, Literacy

    4 weeks ago

    Baltimore County, MD, United States Baltimore County Public Schools Full time

    JobID: 21156 **Position Type**: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/DIRECTOR (C31000)**Date Posted**: 5/29/2024**Location**: JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)**Closing Date**: 06/02/2024**BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL** **JOB TITLE**:Director, Literacy **REPORTS TO**: Executive Director, Literacy & Humanities **DEFINITION**: Provides strategic...

  • Director, Literacy

    12 hours ago

    Baltimore County, MD, United States Baltimore County Public Schools Full time

    JobID: 21156 **Position Type**: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/DIRECTOR (C31000)**Date Posted**: 5/29/2024**Location**: JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)**Closing Date**: 06/02/2024**BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL** **JOB TITLE**:Director, Literacy **REPORTS TO**: Executive Director, Literacy & Humanities **DEFINITION**: Provides strategic...

  • Instructional Coach @ Innovation Early College High School

    2 months ago

    Pitt County, United States Pitt County Schools Full time

    Instructional Coach @ Innovation Early College High School (ECU) JobID: 5913 Position Type: High School Teaching/Instructional CoachDate Posted: 3/21/2024Location: Innovation Early College High School at ECUAdditional Information: Attachment(s):

  • Instructional Coach @ Innovation Early College High School

    3 weeks ago

    Pitt County, United States Pitt County Schools Full time

    Instructional Coach @ Innovation Early College High School (ECU) JobID: 5913 Position Type: High School Teaching/Instructional CoachDate Posted: 3/21/2024Location: Innovation Early College High School at ECUAdditional Information: Attachment(s):

  • Reading Coach, Es

    3 weeks ago

    Manatee County, FL, United States School District of Manatee County Full time

    **THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY** **Local Title: READING COACH** **State Title: Reading Coach, Elementary** **JOB DESCRIPTION** JOB GOAL: This employee will be a member of the school staff responsible for the leadership, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the district balance literacy framework. QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's...

  • Specialist, Early Childhood

    13 hours ago

    Baltimore County, MD, United States Baltimore County Public Schools Full time

    JobID: 21282 **Position Type**: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)**Date Posted**: 6/26/2024**Location**: JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)**Closing Date**: 07/02/2024**BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL** **JOB TITLE**:Specialist,** **Early Childhood **REPORTS TO**: Director, Early Childhood Programs **DEFINITION**: Provides support to schools,...

  • Teacher Assistant: Early Intervention

    2 weeks ago

    Anne Arundel County, MD, United States Anne Arundel County Public Schools Full time

    **Title Code**: *** **Teacher Assistant: Early Intervention** *** *** **Job Details: This postion is for the 2024-2025 school year** *** **JOB SUMMARY** **Works collaboratively with school-based staff to ensure student achievement through early intervention in the areas of literacy, mathematics, and social emotional development for students in...

  • Teacher Assistant: Early Intervention

    2 months ago

    Anne Arundel County, MD, United States Anne Arundel County Public Schools Full time

    **Title Code**: *** **Teacher Assistant: Early Intervention** *** *** **Job Details: This position is for the 2024-2025 school year** *** **JOB SUMMARY** **Works collaboratively with school-based staff to ensure student achievement through early intervention in the areas of literacy, mathematics, and social emotional development for students in...

  • Teacher Assistant: Early Intervention

    2 weeks ago

    Anne Arundel County, MD, United States Anne Arundel County Public Schools Full time

    **Title Code**: *** **Teacher Assistant: Early Intervention** *** *** **Job Details: This position is for the 2024-2025 school year** *** **JOB SUMMARY** **Works collaboratively with school-based staff to ensure student achievement through early intervention in the areas of literacy, mathematics, and social emotional development for students in...

  • Specialist, Early Childhood

    4 weeks ago

    Baltimore County, MD, United States Baltimore County Public Schools Full time

    JobID: 21168 **Position Type**: LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SPECIALIST (C35300)**Date Posted**: 5/31/2024**Location**: JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)**Closing Date**: 06/05/2024**BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS** **JOB TITLE**: Specialist,** **Early Childhood - Community Schools **REPORTS TO**: Director, Early Childhood...

  • Sr. Coaching Manager

    7 days ago

    New York County, New York, United States Super Soccer Stars Full time

    Super Soccer Stars is the parent company of three premier children's sports development programs, holding over 1000 classes each week for early childhood, elementary, and middle school children. Super Soccer Stars team of over 200 full and part-time staff and instructors and coaches are committed to delivering the highest quality educational experience in...

  • Soccer Coach ECE Preschool

    3 weeks ago

    Orange County, United States Soccer Shots - Orange County Full time

    Youth Soccer Coach (2 - 8yr old Children) Soccer Shots- Orange County, CA $25 an hour - Part-time THIS JOB POSTING IS A SOCCER COACH POSITION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A MINIMUM OF 12 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION UNITS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS BUT ARE INTERESTED IN A POSITION WITH SOCCER SHOTS, PLEASE APPLY FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER JOB POSTINGSFamily...

  • Soccer Coach ECE Preschool

    2 weeks ago

    Orange County, United States Soccer Shots - Orange County Full time

    Youth Soccer Coach (2 - 8yr old Children) Soccer Shots- Orange County, CA $25 an hour - Part-time THIS JOB POSTING IS A SOCCER COACH POSITION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A MINIMUM OF 12 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION UNITS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS BUT ARE INTERESTED IN A POSITION WITH SOCCER SHOTS, PLEASE APPLY FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER JOB POSTINGSFamily...

  • Early Head Start Family Child Care Specialist

    1 month ago

    Fairfax County, United States County of Fairfax Virginia Full time

    Looking for a self-motivated and organized individual with early childhood experience who is ready to apply that knowledge to the family childcare setting by coaching and mentoring family childcare providers, working with families to achieve their go Child care, Specialist, Family, Education, Development, Health

  • Director of Coaching

    1 week ago

    Fulton County, GA, United States Soccer Shots North Atlanta Full time

    We're looking for an energetic, committed and reliable Director of Coaching to help us hire, train, manage, and grow our coaching staff here at Soccer Shots North Atlanta. Our team consists of 20-25 coaches. We are looking for someone to be in charge interviewing, onboarding, and training new coaches. As well as scheduling, managing, and evaluating our...

  • Part-time Pre-kindergarten Coach- Early Childhood

    2 weeks ago

    Harris County, TX, United States Klein Independent School District Full time

    JobID: 29238 **Position Type**: Part Time/Part Time - Pre-K Coach**Date Posted**: 5/13/2024**Location**: Teaching and Learning**Closing Date**: Until Filled - Attachment(s): - JD_PK CoachEarlyChildhood - JobID: 29238 **Position Type**: Part Time/Part Time - Pre-K Coach**Date Posted**: 5/13/2024**Location**: Teaching and Learning**Closing Date**: Until...

  • Part-time Youth Sports Coach/teacher/preschool

    2 weeks ago

    Gwinnett County, GA, United States N Zone Sports North Atlanta Full time

    N Zone Sports North Atlanta Sports Coach - Top pay, work in the community, and impact children's lives. Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and teaching life skills to children through 10 different sports? We offer a competitive hourly rate, training on the job, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs. **THE COMPANY**: N Zone...

  • Family Engagement Center Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Ingham County, United States Ingham Intermediate School District Full time

    Position Details Under the direction of the administrator, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Family Engagement Center Coordinator will play a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between schools, families, and the community. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing district-wide family...

  • Child Development Associate

    6 days ago

    Pinellas County, FL, United States Pinellas County Schools Full time

    **QUALIFICATIONS**: In a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Holds a current Child Development Associate (CDA) or Child Development Associate Credential or a credential approved by the Department of Children and Family Services as being equivalent to or greater than the Child Development Associate...