ELA Achievement Coach

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Achievement Coaches for Literacy are teachers who have both content area and instructional Achievement Coaches will work with the Assistant Superintendent and Building Principal(s) to promotebest instructional practices to increase student achievement across individual classrooms grade levels andschoolwide. Priorities include: analysis of data to identify classrooms with specific needs or targets forincreased achievement meeting with teachers to determine areas for professional growth modelinglessons supporting classroom instruction and coaching teachers one-on-one. The Achievement Coacheswill work as a member of the districts Teaching & Learning Team to develop coherence across the district inteacher ability to provide instruction that (1) establishes high expectations for all students and isacademically rigorous (2) is based on district core curriculum and state standards (3) aligns to the learningneeds of diverse learners and (4) enhances student sense of engagement in and ownership of FUNCTIONS Work as a member of a collaborative team to ensure that curriculum and instructional initiatives arestudent focused and aligned with the districts Strategic Plan and the goals of School ImprovementPlans. Assist the school principal in analyzing achievement data to prioritize classrooms and grade levels forachievement coaching. Provide high quality professional learning experiences to enhance teachers understanding andimplementation of the core curriculum and research based instructional practices to increase studentachievement. Support teachers in attaining their professional growth goals by using coaching strategies that graduallyrelease responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (for example co-planningmodeling co-teaching side-by-side coaching and observing) Analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations data analysis and examination ofstudent work Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice Assist in the collection and analysis of assessment data to inform curriculum and instructional practicesacross the district. Develop teachers capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data to improve Tier 1 learningand interventions. Help to foster grade level and schoolwide collaboration focused on high expectations for all studentsacademic rigor and the academic and social emotional supports needed to increase achievement. Other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant SuperintendentSALARY: Base salary per BWEA contract plus $2500 stipend for work above and beyond the school day/yearincluding estimated 2-4 hours per month after school and up to 5 days during the summer at the discretion ofthe Assistant REQUIRED Current Rhode Island teaching certificate (Elementary or ELA preferable) Advanced coursework in literacy (preferred) At least 5 years of successful teaching experience (preferred) Expertise in Into Reading and iReady Preference given to candidates with prior successful coaching or teacher leader experience Willingness to complete training and provide professional development in literacy instructionAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Only complete applications will be considered Cover letter Resume Complete transcripts from all post-secondary institutions A minimum of three current references (within one calendar year) A copy of applicable RI certificateContact Information:Courtney MonterecyAssistant Superintendent50 Asylum RoadWarren Rhode Island 02885Phone: Fax: