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Position Title: L4GA Literacy Coach
Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department: Curriculum/School
Job Code: 162109
Reports To: Principal
Work Schedule: 200 days/8 hr.
Grade/Level: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function: Help identify needs of teachers and connect them to needed training, resources, materials. Experience working with reading professional development and coaching effective literacy instructional practices. Observe and provide feedback to teachers on literacy instruction. Provide professional development on literacy instruction and program implementation.
Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
Office Environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Constant Interruptions
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the area of English Language Arts, Early Childhood Education or Reading Endorsement
Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience teaching English/Language Arts
Demonstrated leadership in the area of reading instruction and reading intervention
Demonstrated experience with leading professional development and/or program implementation
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates and models effective teaching strategies for the English Language Arts, reading or intervention classrooms
Provides direct support to and mentors English Language Arts, reading and intervention teachers
Provides coaching and support to staff related to English Language Arts, reading and intervention instruction aligned with the literacy program of the district.
Provides coaching and support to staff related to literacy strategies in the content areas.
Conducts routine classroom observations and provides feedback to teachers and school leaders
Assists in data collection and delivery of data protocols to monitor the implementation and coordination of the English Language Arts, reading and intervention programs.
Meet regularly with the Reading/Language Arts Coordinators, district literacy team, and others.
Assist school leadership with planning and organizing literacy data analysis sessions and literacy effectiveness.
Provides training and support related to English Language Arts, reading and intervention instruction aligned with the literacy program of the district.
Adheres to legal statutes organizational rules and community standards
Maintains successful relationships with co-workers and across departments
Functions as a team worker
Manifests emotional stability and maturity in all phases of job performance
Gets along positively with staff, supervisors, and visitors
Treats confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and avoids gossip
Meets obligations with punctuality and maintains regular attendance
Works without constant direction
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Seeks to improve skills and knowledge
Uses time efficiently
Maintains effective physical setting for optimum job performance
Presents a professional image when representing Paulding County Schools through word, action, and dress
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
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