Literacy Coach Grades 6 to - Georgia Connections Academy

Literacy Coach Grades 6 to 12 - Georgia Connections Academy

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School Summary
Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition‑free, full‑time virtual school for students in grades 5‑12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.

Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Advanc

ED, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

As a Literacy Coach specializing in the Science of Reading, the candidate will play a crucial role in supporting and improving literacy instruction at Georgia Connections Academy (GACA). This position is designed for an experienced Language Arts educator dedicated to guiding teachers in implementing a structured literacy (SL) approach. This approach emphasizes explicit and systematic teaching of all essential literacy components, including foundational skills such as decoding and spelling, as well as higher‑level literacy skills like reading comprehension and written expression.

Literacy Coaches will collaborate closely with teachers, offer targeted professional development, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the virtual literacy curriculum. Candidates will work from GACA’s office in Duluth, Georgia, or their home office within the state. All GACA staff must be able to participate in monthly in‑person activities, including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings
• Student engagement opportunities
• Required training/development
• School‑level events, such as state testing and graduation

• Master’s Degree or Completion of a Certified Instructional Coaching Program
• Appropriate Georgia State Teaching Certification in Language Arts:
  • MIDDLE GRADES (4‑8) – Language Arts [FLD
    853]
  • ENGLISH (6‑12) [FLD
    730]
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in a virtual learning environment
• At least 5 years of experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working with students who have the greatest needs
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two‑step authentication

• Gifted, ESOL, or Special Education certified
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including creating and nurturing a professional community of adult learners
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Demonstrated ability to use and disaggregate data to guide instructional decisions
• Strong ability to leverage technology to provide data visualization for learning teams
• Demonstrated Teacher Leadership
• Strong pedagogical knowledge
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication

• Develop and implement a tiered coaching cycle to improve teacher performance and increase student achievement in targeted areas identified by the district improvement plan
• Collaborate with Language Arts teachers to enhance instructional strategies and pedagogy around the Science of Reading/ Structured Literacy
• Provide ongoing support to teachers, offering insights, resources, and guidance to improve the effectiveness of ELA instruction
• Support training on the roll‑out and implementation of new reading technologies/programs
• Conduct professional development needs assessments and help create a plan that meets the needs of individual teachers and learning teams
• Develop and conduct virtual and in‑person workshops and training sessions to empower teachers with the latest instructional methods and technologies
• Stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices around the Science of Reading, and share this…