Green Acres Elementary School Literacy Coach

Green Acres Elementary School Literacy Coach

Green Acres Elementary School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Literacey Coach to join our passionate team of educators. The ideal candidateis an instructional leader dedicated to improving literacy instruction and student achievement across grades K5. The coach collaborates with teachers administrators and instructional teams to strengthen classroom practices through job-embedded professional learning instructional coaching data analysis and curriculum implementation. This position is non-evaluative and focuses on building teacher capacity to ensure all students receive high-quality evidence-based literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• • Provide individualized instructional coaching through classroom observations co-planning modeling co-teaching and reflective feedback.
  • Support teachers in implementing high-quality evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with district curriculum and state standards.
  • Analyze student assessment data to identify instructional strengths areas for growth and targeted interventions.
  • Assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Lead and facilitate professional development sessions related to reading writing phonics vocabulary fluency comprehension and literacy assessment.
  • Support the implementation of district literacy initiatives instructional materials and assessment systems.
  • Collaborate with the Green Acres Principal and district leaders to develop school-wide literacy improvement plans.
  • Maintain current knowledge of research-based literacy practices and emerging educational trends.
  • Build positive collaborative relationships with teachers administrators families and support staff.
  • Assist with curriculum review resource selection and instructional planning as assigned.
  • Perform other duties related to instructional improvement as assigned.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelors degree in Education.
  • Valid state teaching certification.
  • Minimum of five years of successful elementary teaching experience preferably in literacy instruction.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the science of reading and evidence-based literacy practices.
  • Strong knowledge of elementary literacy curriculum assessment and instructional strategies.
  • Excellent communication collaboration and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instructional decisions.
  • Masters degree in Reading Literacy Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership or a related field.
  • Reading Specialist certification or Literacy Coach endorsement.
  • Experience providing instructional coaching or mentoring teachers.
  • Experience facilitating professional learning for adult learners.

If you are interested in being considered for this position please submit via the

link below.

If you have any questions please contact Doris Signore Human Resource Department .

The North Haven Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis of race color religious creed sex age national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Haven CT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Haven CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person