Cohort Leader - Reading Academy
Cohort Leader - Reading Academy
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Job Description
Reports To: Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction
Duty Days:197
Wage/Hour Status:Exempt
Pay Grade: I01
Funding Source: GOF
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
Ability to pass the TEA HB3 Reading Academy Cohort Leader Screen required
Minimum three years of experience in teaching K-3
Ability to evaluate instruction and instructional artifacts and provide feedback to teachers
Ability to lead professional development in reading
Mentor classroom teachers in the implementation of literacy instruction
Strong understanding of the reading process particularly early reading
Demonstrate instructional leadership
Technology skills to support instructional programs
Strong organizational skills
Training in coaching techniques
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Primary Purpose:
The Reading Academy Cohort Leader will facilitate groups of teachers and leaders in the Katy ISD Reading Academies as required by HB3 and will work the Elementary Curriculum & Instruction team to design develop and support the Districts vision for literacy initiatives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Stay abreast of program requirements and best practices in literacy.
- Lead professional development at the campus and district levels.
- Model instructional strategies and lessons as appropriate.
- Attend content and/or program meetings and staff development as required.
- Collaborate with Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Coordinators and the Reading Academy Specialist on a frequent basis.
- Conduct program evaluation as determined by TEA.
- Communicate and respond to TEA information requests.
- Organize and distribute any materials to cohorts.
- Evaluate artifacts submitted by participants using the TEA rubrics.
- Provide feedback on artifacts submitted by participants.
- Monitor the progress of participants in cohorts.
- Provide coordinate and communicate differentiated instruction for participants who do not successfully complete training modules.
- Manage multiple cohorts of participants.
- Provide coaching to participants.
- Utilize time wisely for the effective management of job responsibilities
- Coordinate technical assistance for participants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer printer copier and document camera
Working Conditions:
Work with frequent interruptions; in district travel; maintain emotional control under stress; moderate lifting; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; some out of district travel required.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
