Regional Coordinator of Literacy Coaches
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Job Location:
Annapolis, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
GRADE
StateSalary: $64 per hour (or Equivalent to LEA salary)
LOCATION OF POSITION
Various Maryland County Public Schools - Please indicate on your application each county in which you are willing to work.
*SelectedStaff will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with State ofMaryland policies.*
Main Purpose of Job
Regional Coordinators ofLiteracy Coaches providestrategic leadership supervision and instructional guidance to a team ofschool-based State Literacy Coaches across an assigned region for the purposesof ensuring that all state literacy coaching is aligned to the Science ofReading Marylands Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy and the Maryland StateDepartment of Educations (MSDE) statewide literacy priorities.
Regional Coordinators ofLiteracy Coaches are responsiblefor strengthening the quality consistency and effectiveness of coachingacross schools by supporting coaches in assessing the current state of literacyinstruction developing coaching plans and goals analyzing literacy data andimplementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
Serving as the primary liaisons between MSDEdistricts and coaching staff the Regional Coordinators ensure coherenceacross regional literacy initiatives co-lead data conversations provideongoing professional learning and build system-level capacity that drivesimproved early literacy outcomes statewide.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides Leadership and Supervision of StateLiteracy Coaches
- Conducts monthly observations of each assigned State Literacy Coach and provides timely actionable feedback to strengthen coaching effectiveness.
- Ensures all State Literacy Coaches develop coaching plans goals and action steps aligned to school needs and MSDE priorities.
- Leads bi-weekly calibration sessions with coaches to ensure consistency in coaching strategies across the region.
- Provides accurate communication to coaches and collaborates with the Executive Director of Literacy Program and Initiatives to address regional instructional needs.
- Ensures instructional practices and programming meet the expectations of the Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy the Ready to Read Act and COMAR 13A.03.08 Students At-Risk for Reading Difficulty.
- Leads quarterly regional literacy data reviews analyzing universal screening diagnostics progress monitoring and reading proficiency.
- Ensures State Literacy Coaches use data to guide coaching priorities and MTSS literacy supports for Tier I Tier II and Tier III.
- Identifies regional literacy needs and advises district and the Executive Director of Literacy Programs and Initiatives on support actions.
- Monitors fidelity of instructional materials literacy coaching implementation and state required literacy practices across coached schools.
- Co plans and co facilitates monthly professional learning sessions with State Literacy Coaches. Serves as regional liaison between MSDE leadership district leadership teams and State Literacy Coaches.
Serves as regional liaison between MSDE leadership district leadership teams and State Literacy Coaches.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree in Reading LiteracyEnglish Language Arts education or a related area from an accredited college oruniversity.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in managing and leading Literacyand Reading programs in prekindergarten through 12 settings. One year of thisexperience must include supervising and coaching professional education staff.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in mathematics STEM education or a related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for this posting and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Office of Human Resources.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education one year of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferencewill be given to applicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.
- Experience with supervising leading and or coordinating professional education staff in the areas of Literacy Reading or English Language Arts.
- Active teacher certification in any state with experience as a classroom teacher.
- Experience with the Science of Reading Structured Literacy associated HQIM and PreK-3 learning theory and various approaches to instructional coaching.
- Experience working with K-3 reading achievement and Marylands Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy
- Experience implementing curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices in English Language Arts and literacy.
- Experience with high impact coaching methods and developing and facilitating professional learning focused on research-based practices and evidence-based interventions including professional learning cycles and the MSDE coaching model.
- Experience delivering data-driven literacy instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must consent to State andFBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.
Thisposition requires travel throughout the State of Maryland and throughoutdesignated Counties to support teachers within individual school(s) and overseethe effective implementation of Literacy initiatives. Expense reimbursement isprovided in accordance with State regulations.
SELECTION PROCESS
Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified orQualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for atleast one year.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (only if hired asMSDE Contract)
Benefits will be provided by theselected applicants current employing Local School System.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicantsmust complete the MD State Government online application for employmentsubmittheir professional resume-AND-submit evidence of thesuccessful completion of a Science of Reading training.The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicantsatisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must becomplete to be considered including all related job duties even if those arealso listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may beuploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed tothe address listed.
If you areunable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link belowand be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources 200W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplementalquestionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper will not be accepted.
Inquiriescan be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations canbe made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with youruser account or have general questions about this online application systemplease contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof ofeligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform andControl Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements forthis position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. Individualswith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thankour Veterans for their service to our country.
Allapplication materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations forindividuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Required Experience:
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