Regional Literacy Coach

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Professional Certificated

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Level:

Masters Degree or equivalent specialized graduate-level training in literacy/reading

Certification or Licensure:

Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate. Reading Specialist Endorsement is strongly preferred

Experience Desired:

5 years of successful teaching experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience in literacy coaching curriculum development or delivering professional development.

Specialized Knowledge

Required expertise in evidence-based literacy practices (Science of Reading) including phonological awareness phonics fluency vocabulary and comprehension.

Employee Characteristics:

Cooperation

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Concern for Others

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Independence

Initiative

Collaboration

Confidentiality

DEPARTMENT:

Professional Development

REPORTS TO:

PD Director

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:

The Regional Literacy Coachs primary role is to lead and support systemic efforts to improve foundational literacy across ESU 7s constituent districts.

1. Foundational Literacy and Professional Learning Support:
1. Provide systematic and ongoing professional learning for administrators and educators on foundational literacy instruction grounded in evidence-based practices (Science of Reading).
2. Support districts in the implementation of a strong sequence of explicit and systematic instruction across all components of literacy (phonological awareness phonics fluency vocabulary and comprehension).
3. Assist schools in the selection and implementation of standards-aligned high-quality instructional materials for English Language Arts.
4. Support districts in developing and implementing a curriculum scope and sequence for foundational writing instruction.
5. Coach and support teachers in utilizing the Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support (NeMTSS) framework to identify students in need of intervention which consists of targeted supplemental instruction and progress monitoring.
6. Support efforts to ensure all students including students with disabilities and English learners have access to high-quality instructional materials and instruction.
2. General Professional Development and ESU 7 Responsibilities:
1. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
1. Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
2. Communicating
1. Providing information to staff and districts in written form e-mail or in person; and representing ESU 7 to the public and external sources.
3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems
1. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and resolve problems in educational settings.
4. Actively practice the ESU 7 belief of authentic collaboration in all work with districts and ESU staff.
5. Contribute to the ESU 7 service planning process using intentional data-driven expertise.
6. Observe receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources and utilize technology expectations skills and abilities for work activities.

TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:

1. Basic computer skills
2. Word processing (Microsoft Office)
3. Desktop conferencing
4. Calendaring system
5. Google Drive
6. Desktop recording
7. Email applications
8. ESU 7 Social Media resources
9. Instant Messaging
10. Accountability software
11. Internet Browsers
12. ESU 7 Online Resources
13. Internet search engines
14. Electronic and print copyright
15. Adobe Pro
16. Tablet use
17. Apple TV/Airplay
18. Projection equipment
19. LINQ - Accounting and HR system
20. Video Creation
21. Learning Management System

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Education and Training: Knowledge of current effective educational practice. Ability to read analyze and synthesize research and data.
2. English Language: The ability to communicate through reading writing listening speaking and comprehending
3. Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; learning and motivation
4. Sociology and Anthropology: Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics.
5. Clerical: Prepare and submit budgets reports and records
6. Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

1. Communication: reading writing listening speaking comprehension
2. Teamwork skills
3. Attention to detail
4. Service oriented

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations skills and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Never

0%

Occasional 1-32%

Frequent

33-66%

Constant

67%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

X

Manual Dexterity Activities

X

Climbing Stairs

X

Driving

X

Lifting 50 Pounds

X

Carrying 20 Feet

X

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.

It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race (including skin color hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion military and veteran status national or ethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition gender identity or sexual orientation or other protected status in its educational programs admission policies employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator. This position is subject to a veterans preference for those who qualify. Please see the policy at .