CFHS Literacy Coach​/ELA Teacher

CFHS Literacy Coach (.08)/ELA Teacher (.02) 1 year only

Central Falls School District Central Falls High School - Central Falls, Rhode Island

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

• Provide 1:1 and small group coaching grounded in literacy pedagogy, research‑based instructional practices, and the district‑adopted ELA curricula
• Lead data analysis and action planning with teachers using available literacy data
• Model (live or video) ELA lessons in classrooms
• Work with teachers to gain a deeper understanding of literacy curriculum and strategies for implementation
• Build the capacity of educators to improve literacy learning and teaching to drastically improve student outcomes
• Create coaching schedules and manage a coaching caseload of ELA teachers across grades 9–12
• Develop and utilize coaching agendas and plans to document teacher focus areas, action steps, and progress toward goals
• Maintain a weekly coaching log to document frequency and type of coaching that has occurred
• Collaborate with school leaders and the Chief Academic Officer to provide coherent, differentiated, and targeted support for the school
• Participate in the CFSD Coaches Professional Learning Community and other professional learning opportunities, including receiving 1:1 coaching from the Chief Academic Officer
• Participate in CFSD and external coaching training and collaboration, including RIDE’s coaching training opportunities
• Teach one class during the school day to allow for a model classroom in which teachers can observe and develop a deep understanding of curriculum implementation
• Devote 4 non‑teaching periods a day to:
  • modeling practice (live and through the use of video)
  • observing and providing feedback
  • supporting teachers within unit design, performance assessments, and lesson planning as needed
  • providing resources and strategies to teachers to meet school-wide and curricular goals
  • supporting teachers in the implementation of the core ELA curriculum and any supplementary or literacy intervention curricula
  • supporting all content teachers in developing students’ literacy skills
• Take a lead role in CPT and Professional Learning time by:
  • facilitating professional development and learning opportunities with departmental colleagues
  • sharing and modeling best practice strategies for departmental colleagues

• Position Type:
  Full‑time
• Job Categories:
  Classroom Teacher >
  English & Language Arts
• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jun 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 31, 2026

• Demonstrated prior excellence in teaching students with disabilities and/or students who are MLLs
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting colleagues in ELA and related disciplines
• Demonstrated teacher leadership (formal or informal)
• Demonstrated ability to provide and accept constructive feedback
• Demonstrated implementation of culturally responsive practices yielding improved student learning
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and ELA content expertise
• Demonstrated evidence of professional growth and continuous improvement through participation in and/or leading a wide range of professional learning opportunities
• Demonstrated commitment to data‑driven instruction and decision making
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to lead cycles of inquiry within a professional learning community
• Deep knowledge of grades 9–12 Rhode Island Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
• Deep knowledge of the Study Sync curriculum preferred
• Proficient in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy through a RIDE‑approved program
• Secondary certification in ELA
• Valid RI Certification in ESoL or completion of certification within 3 years
• Valid RI certification in Special Education strongly preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Joy Souza, Chief Academic Officer
• 934 Dexter Street
• Central Falls, Rhode Island
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