Cadra Instructional Coach

Position: Full Time Cadra Instructional Coach
Location: Monon

Purpose of Position

The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will strengthen K-8 tier one literacy instruction through

data-driven instructional coaching and job-embedded professional learning. The Indiana

Literacy Cadre Coach will partner with school leaders and staff to leverage local data for

job-embedded literacy coaching aligned with science of reading to meet the needs of all

students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Participate in all professional learning and training provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

* Collaborate with the Literacy Coach Specialist (LCS)

* Coach educators in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade by

* modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading;

* facilitating job-embedded professional learning, based on data, aligned with science of reading;

* utilizing data when assisting in instructional planning and making recommendations for adjustments with individuals and groups of teachers;

* creating plans, goals, and action items to address and monitor areas of improvement through instructional coaching;

* supporting educators in instructional practices across tiers of instruction in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework; and

* ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels

* Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school

* Build, establish, and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including teachers, as well as school and district leaders

* Engage in ongoing professional learning to ensure they are informed of the latest and most impactful research and coaching techniques aligned with science of reading

* Maintain current school-level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycle aligned to science of reading and gather both survey and local assessment data as required by the IDOE

* Assist administrators and teachers in the development of a school wide reading plan and strategies for monitoring the implementation of the plan

* Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to teachers, administrators, and the cadre leadership team

* Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district requirements, and Board of Trustees policies

Credentials

* Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; minimum of five years of teaching experience with preference given to same grade level(s) for coaching

* Expertise in implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading

* Experience in instructional coaching

* Hold a valid, professional Indiana Teacher's License;
Early Literacy Endorsement is required for coaches serving elementary schools

* Sick Leave

* Personal Leave

* Life Insurance

* Health Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Long-Term Disability

* 403(b) retirement match