Reading Coach - #1403947

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: TITLE I READING COACH - ELEMENTARY REPORTS TO: COORDINATOR OF READING AND ENGLISH

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 711

JOB SUMMARY:

The District-level Title I Reading Coach is responsible for supporting the professional growth and

development of teachers to facilitate learning and independent application of effective instructional

practices. The District-level Title I Reading Coach provides job-embedded support through classroom

observations, prescriptive feedback, modeling, data analysis, and planning across content areas. The

District-level Title I Reading Coach plans and conducts staff development based on assessed

building(s) and/or teacher needs. The District-level Title I Reading Coach works collaboratively with

the Reading Interventionists, Program Specialists, and Coordinator of Reading and English to support

professional growth and development of teachers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Creates positive relationships with teachers and administrators;
• Participates in building action planning working toward school goals;
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community;
• Works positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals;
• Assesses the individual and collective needs of teachers at assigned school(s);
• Creates a comprehensive and systematic plan to support the professional growth of teachers;
• Models effective instructional techniques and strategies that engage learners;
• Provides coaching assistance through observation of instruction and delivery of timely and
  
  

appropriate feedback;

• Assists with writing exemplary lesson plans to serve as a model;
• Assists teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum;
• Assists with the development of classroom, school, and division level benchmark assessments;
• Works collaboratively to help teachers analyze data and plan targeted and appropriate lessons;
• Works collaboratively with interventionist, core content program specialists to identify needs and
  
  

develop a plan of support;

• Assists Program Specialists with planning and conducting high quality professional
  
  

development activities for school and division-level staff based on identified needs;

• Supports, implements, and assesses various instructional programs and program effects on
  
  

student achievement;

• Stays abreast of current developments, research and new technology to enhance teaching and
  
  

learning;

• Attends required staff development activities, District-level Title I Reading Coach meetings and
  
  

other meetings as deemed necessary;

• Manages time and schedule flexibility that maximizes teacher schedules and learning;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning; demonstrated thorough

knowledge of curriculum and subject matter; demonstrated knowledge of techniques and strategies

used to support adult learners; demonstrated ability to use data to increase effectiveness of teachers

through lesson plan development, professional development, and modeling best practices; ability to

develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to

include Word, PowerPoint and Excel and the use of other technology tools; ability to establish and

maintain effective working relationships with other administrative staff, subordinates, supervisors, the

School Board, and the general public.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible

amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, walking;

hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for

preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work,

and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental

conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The applicant shall provide a transcript that specifies graduation from an accredited college or university

with a degree in education, supplemented by a Master's degree. Credentials shall include, at the

minimum, strong academic preparation in the field of reading, curriculum and instruction, or elementary

education is preferred. Prior experience as a reading instructional coach is highly preferred. A minimum

of five years of successful teaching experience, with at least three years of teaching reading or

English/language arts at the appropriate grade level span. The applicant must hold or be eligible for

licensure in Virginia.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applications must submit an online application along with supporting documentation.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE

Hourly Rate Range Based on the Teacher Salary Scale

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POSITION TITLE: TITLE I READING COACH - ELEMENTARY REPORTS TO: COORDINATOR OF READING AND ENGLISH

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 711

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applications must submit an online application along with supporting documentation.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE