JobID: 2251

Position Title: Lead Early Literacy Coach- Grant Funded Position Department: Instruction Reports To: Associate Superintendent for the Department of Educational Innovation & Technology

SUMMARY

To provide regional leadership and direct coaching in the ongoing development and improvement of instruction in all areas of K-3 literacy, interventions, consultation, and assessment in support of all students' increased growth. The Lead Early Literacy Coach will work closely with teachers, coaches, and administrators providing support in analyzing assessment data to guide instruction and provide support in research-based K-3 early literacy practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (Other duties may be assigned)

• Work with school districts in assessing needs and integrating Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for K-3 literacy including coaching building-level teams in analysis of data.
• Engages in Literacy Coaching Cycles with teachers and coaches using activities including, but not limited to, conferencing, modeling, observing, co-planning, and debriefing.
• Serve as a regional source for development and delivery of professional development related to research-based literacy strategies and interventions for teachers of Grades K-3.
• Compile data necessary to measure outcomes and performance of academic programs.
• Develop and facilitate the GIRESD Regional Literacy Networks.
• Participate in school improvement activities focused on improving instructional practices as evidenced by student outcomes in Grades K-3.
• Participate in required trainings for Michigan ISD K-3 Literacy Coaches.
• Provide training and support with implementation of a comprehensive system of literacy instruction.
• Participate in GIRESD council and network meetings, assisting in the development of meeting formats, materials, and agendas, and maintain regular communication with RESD staff, constituent district administrators, curriculum directors, and instructional staff in collaboration with the Associate Superintendent.
• Lead educators in the selection and implementation of a range of assessment tools and literacy resources as a means to make sound decisions as related to the curriculum and instruction.
• Remain knowledgeable about current research and pedagogical recommendations relevant to the coaching role.
• Manage relevant grant requirements, budget, and reporting related to the position.
• Work directly with instructional staff as assigned to develop, implement, model, mentor, and use effective instructional practices in the classroom, which are in direct support of student growth.
• Work directly with instructional staff to use data to inform, support, and as needed alter instructional design and decision making in support of highly effective instruction leading to increased student growth and achievement.
• Facilitate professional learning based on current literacy research and Essential Literacy Practices

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the work of the 35a funded Early Literacy Coaches.
• Ability to coach in high-needs classrooms.
• Ability to build and maintain confidential relationships.
• Ability to balance figures.
• Ability to compile statistics.
• Ability to coordinate itineraries/meetings/events/schedules.
• Ability to research information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to deal effectively with a changing environment and be open to new ideas.
• Ability to communicate in person, via phone and computer

Physical Demands:

Occasional reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/ crouching.

Must be able to move int