Instructional Cohort Coach Reading Academies - Team Leader @ Instruction Department

Position: Instructional Cohort Coach for Reading Academies - Team Leader @ Instruction Department
Instructional Cohort Coach for Reading Academies - Team Leader @ Instruction Department

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Primary Purpose:

To support focused reading instructional initiatives as directed by the Texas Education Agency, which includes conducting reading training, and providing ongoing feedback to support district-wide implementation of the reading academies in theory and practice.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid and Current Teacher Certification (Certification must cover K-3)
• Current ESL Certification: ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in the  school year

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective human relations, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to details
• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge of iStation, DMAC, COGNOS data systems
• Adept at compiling and analyzing data
• Strong organizational skills

Experience:

• Five (5) years of successful teaching in ELA
• Experience teaching reading and writing in grades K-3
• Three (3) years as a Specialist in ELA preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management

• Lead team of Instructional Cohort Coaches for the successful execution of HB3 Reading Academies through district roadmap for implementation.
• Communicate regularly with departments such as Human Resources, Professional Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education and Second Language Education to ensure all individuals receive mandated training, coaching and follow up in the reading academies pedagogy.
• Develop and conduct professional development and training in the foundations of reading instruction at the district and campus level.
• Work collaboratively with district and campus instructional leadership team.
• Facilitate teacher leadership on campuses through:
  • Collaboration (community building using PLC tenets)
  • Translating theory into practice
  • Demonstration of best practices in reading
• Coach campus staff in a variety of scenarios such as, teacher teams, specialist cohorts, interventionists, etc., in the use of effective research based instructional strategies and methodologies of the science of teaching reading.
• Provide assistance and resources for campus personnel to meet the varied learning needs of all students in the area of beginning reading instruction.
• Serve as a resource for instructional specialists and content coordinators to integrate differentiated reading instruction.
• Meet on a regular basis with campus and district personnel to analyze relevant data in order to monitor program effectiveness and make adjustments.
• Conduct campus walkthroughs and provide feedback to staff, administration, and district personnel.
• Attend/present at appropriate district and campus meetings.
• Assist in the development of curriculum, assessment, and supplemental materials to support reading instruction and literacy development.
• Research and stay abreast of current legislation, research and trends.
• Perform duties directly related to supporting literacy development, training and coaching.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture:
Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting:
Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds);
May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide…