Literacy Coach; Instructional Grades K-8

1. Support the instructional development of all teachers to understand the design of adopted curriculum units and lessons; support appropriate planning and delivery of material.
2. Collaborate with teachers to assist classroom instruction and planning, including new resources. Manage time and schedule flexibility to allow for model lessons when appropriate to maximize teacher learning.
3. Coach teachers in and model best practices in using data; provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need.
4. Conduct walk-throughs utilizing the TN Instructional Practice Guide and informally observe instructional delivery to provide feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area.
5. Communicate knowledge and demonstrate the use of 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information).
6. Collaborate in the school improvement process through goal setting and implementation as well as data analysis for instructional improvement and teacher practice.
7. Work collaboratively and communicates effectively with district-level instructional supervisors to evaluate and develop instructional strategies as well as intervention programs for struggling students.
8. Identify literacy component competencies among instructional staff, in collaboration with school administrators, and deliver appropriate coaching, professional development and resources to support the professional growth of individuals.
9. Evaluate results of professional learning programs to determine the effectiveness of deepening teacher content knowledge, improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning.
10. Actively seek opportunities to grow professionally to demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and improved classroom environment.
11. Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
12. Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisors as well as the Director of Schools or his/her designee.