Instructional Coach - Literacy and​/or Math - Pk-5 (Anticipated Opening

ANTICIPATED OPENING

Position: Instructional Coach – Literacy and/or Math, PK-5

Date Position Available: Immediate Opening

Required: Candidate must have a minimum of a Masters’ Degree in Education and/or National Board Certification;
Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience; hold Maine Department of Education Certification:
Curriculum Coordinator/Supervisor (078), Literacy Specialist (092), or General Elementary (020); and current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education. Preferred certificate in literacy or math coaching.

Qualifications: MSAD 11, serving the towns of Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, and West Gardiner, is seeking a person who has successful experience in research-based instructional practices and differentiated instruction; ability to work collaboratively with adult learners and assume the role of teacher leader; experience providing professional development and facilitation in leading adult learning groups; strong organization, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills;

and strong technological skills.

Job Goal: To help close the gap and accelerate learning for all students in literacy and/or math by building teacher capacity through implementation of effective instructional practices and student centered coaching practices.

Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with teachers and administrators; fosters a safe, trusting environment for teachers; directly works with teachers by collaborating, co-planning, modeling instruction, and providing descriptive feedback as requested by the teacher or administrator; engages teachers in reflective practices; designs and facilitates professional learning opportunities at the district and building level with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction; has knowledge of Title I programming;

has extensive knowledge of MTSS processes and research-based interventions; and assists the Director of Curriculum and Instruction with teacher committee work related to curriculum design, MTSS, Title I, and implementation.

Placement on the scale is dependent upon degree and experience.

BS MS CAS

Level 1 $ 44,276 $ 46,712 $ 48,814

Level 17 $ 75,110 $ 79,242 $ 82,808

Final date to receive applications: As soon as a suitable candidate is found.