Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
The Center for Student Achievement Solutions content expert educational consultants are considered a critical lever in partnering with districts and schools to improve classroom instruction, accelerate learning, and close opportunity gaps. There are two primary functions for the role; build teacher capacity and long-term sustainable research-proven instructional practices in literacy using the science of reading and a structured approach.
Job-Embedded Professional Development and Literacy Coaching Support
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with school leaders, classroom teachers, specialized professionals, and paraprofessionals.
- Facilitate on-site job-embedded professional development and coaching that are interactive and impactful within the coaching cycle to support the implementation of the district’s literacy curriculum and supplemental programs.
- Demonstrate and model a structured approach to literacy instruction and evidence-based strategies to support and improve teaching and learning for K-3 literacy teachers.
- Co-plan lesson plans, differentiation strategies, intervention supports, and formative assessments for literacy teachers in grades K-3.
- Observe classroom instruction, student engagement, and student work products to measure their impact on student achievement for literacy teachers in grades K-3.
- Engage in reflective coaching conversations and conferencing to support individual and small groups of teachers as they strive to enhance and refine their practices to impact student achievement in grades K-3.
- Utilize and interpret literacy-based screenings, assessments, and progress monitoring data to formulate and successfully implement an action plan.
- Integrate the district’s approved curriculum resources to support the school’s literacy action plan.
Candidate Qualifications
Education
- A master’s degree or higher in literacy, special education, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, education administration, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of structured literacy and the science of reading.
- Training in Reading First, LETRS, Orton Gillingham, Wilson Methodology, or other structured approaches to literacy instruction is preferred; certification is preferred.
Teaching Experience in Elementary School Grades K-3
- At least five years of successful teaching and/or administration experience using a structured literacy approach.
- In-depth knowledge of curriculum programs in evidence-based reading instruction and pedagogical approaches that are interactive, engaging, and impact student achievement.
- Proven track record of helping students achieve success, with an emphasis on Title 1, English Language Learners, and Students with Disabilities in grades K-5 using evidence-based reading programs and practices.
Instructional Coaching Experience
- Three or more years of experience facilitating professional development and engaging teachers and administrators in the coaching cycle within a school setting or supporting schools to improve student achievement.
- Ability to design and deliver high-quality job-embedded professional development for administrators and teachers.
- Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
Priority Areas:
In addition to the above requirements, we are prioritizing candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Supporting Students Acquiring English or Multilingual Learners: Experience in developing and implementing strategies tailored to the unique needs of ELLs and MLLs, ensuring they achieve academic success.
- Supporting Students with Special Needs: Demonstrated ability in creating inclusive learning environments and providing specialized instruction that meets the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Position Type
This is a 1099 Contract
per-diem position. Successful candidates must be available 2-5 days a week through June 2025. The monthly range is commensurate with experience and prorated for the number of days worked per week.