Coach, Reading

Overview

The Literacy Coach will maintain and monitor the implementation of the reading program, including professional development of school personnel. The Literacy Coach is responsible for ensuring the comprehensive instruction of reading within the school, as well as compliance with Full Time Equivalency (FTE) rules and guidelines from the Florida Department of Education and the United States Department of Education.

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the responsibilities of their positions.

• Provides instructional coaching to English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading classroom teachers in order to improve reading instruction and student outcomes.
• Develops and conducts staff development for classroom teachers.
• Maintains and monitors implementation of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Evidenced-Based Reading Plan as approved by the state.
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in all areas of literacy instruction.
• Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audiences in the content area of literacy instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Provides coaching to targeted audiences in order to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization and management, and effective implementation of district-recommended curriculum resources.
• Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
• Assists ELA/reading and content-specific supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum.
• Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provides ongoing feedback with the district reading supervisor.
• Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, conferences, and required professional development as directed by the Academic Services department.
• Promotes parent and community outreach and involvement in the literacy instructional program at the school.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching, with two years of related management or supervisory experience required. Educational Leadership Experience Preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate with either Reading Endorsement or Reading Certification required.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads, analyzes, and interprets documents; responds to inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, or the community; writes and presents effectively to managers, the public, and school board.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Works with basic mathematical concepts as applicable to educational data and planning.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Solves practical problems and interprets instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding, talking, and hearing. Lifting up to 10 pounds. Able to reach with both hands including overhead.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Moderate noise level.

• This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.
• All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

The district maintains equal opportunity policies and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability, age, or other protected status. Veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents may receive preference in certain procedures.