District Literacy Coach - Middle School

Job Title: District Literacy Coach FSLA: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Literacy Pay Grade: Teacher Scale Dept./School: Assigned Campuses Calendar Days: 192 Primary Purpose: The role of the District Literacy Coach is to support campuses in the implementation of the district's adopted language arts curriculum and literacy framework. The District Literacy Coach will co-facilitate collaborative planning and monitor the alignment of instruction, assessment, and student outcomes. The District Literacy Coach will implement the district coaching cycle on assigned campuses by observing, modeling lessons with students and teachers, and providing feedback. In addition, the District Literacy Coach will collaborate with the Reading/Language Arts Instructional Specialist and provide targeted professional development to teachers.

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; General qualifications of a teacher as prescribed by the State Department of Education Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of science of reading
• Knowledge of structured literacy
• Knowledge of instructional best practices in language arts
• Knowledge of Wit and Wisdom curriculum
• Knowledge of Sheltered Instruction (SI) Knowledgeable of state curriculum standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), College and Career Readiness Standards (CCMR), STAAR Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: At least three (3) years successful teaching experience as a reading/language arts classroom teacher at the middle school level preferred Experience creating and presenting professional development at the campus and/or district level Campus leadership experience (Instructional Specialist, team leader, grade level chair, department chair, etc.)Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Strategies:

• Work collaboratively with the Schools' Office, Campus Leadership, and Teaching and Learning Department to develop goals and objectives for the purpose of enhancing the district's literacy program
• Collaborate with the Reading/Language Arts Instructional Specialist to ensure implementation with fidelity of the Aldine Literacy Framework and adopted curriculum across grades
• Conduct instructional rounds with the Reading/Language Arts Instructional Specialist using a walkthrough observation form to look for specific curriculum implementation targets
• Attend all district coaching meetings and utilize information to provide campus support on how to implement the Aldine Literacy Framework and curriculum
• Model appropriate language arts lessons aligned to the district instructional expectations and curriculum to positively affect student achievement
• Facilitate collaborative planning meetings using the Teaching for Learning Framework protocol and district adopted curriculum
• Implement the district coaching cycle by collaborating with the campus principal and teachers who seek out or need instructional guidance: a. Model lessons, b. Observe teachers, and c. Provide timely feedback
• Provide professional development based on specific campus/teacher needs
• Collaborate with the Instructional Specialist and language arts teachers on intellectual preparation and lesson delivery to implement the district's curriculum
• Work with the campus leadership to create a culture to enhance a professional learning community
• Attend district coaching and other district level staff development sessions and share pertinent information with the Reading/Language Arts Instructional Specialists to plan, develop, and implement staff development and job-embedded training for teachers
• Assist teachers in disaggregating, analyzing, and disseminating data to drive decisions on instructional placement and responsive action to help students
• Assist teachers with identifying students in need of targeted support, determining grouping, and scheduling of appropriate interventions and responsive action
• Determine curriculum implementation needs and provide suggestions to campus and district administration
• Participate in vertical alignment of curriculum and work with staff to implement the district curriculum to meet needs of all students
• Professional Growth and Development:
• Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self-improvement
• Attend and participate in appropriate conferences and staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Attend and participate in coaches' meetings and serve on committees as required
• Participate in professional organizations and disseminate ideas and information to appropriate staff
• Reports and Inventory:
• Compile and maintain records of instructional materials and supplies.
• Other:
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Literacy, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning, Chief Academic Officer and the Superintendent of Schools

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Evaluation: District Literacy Coaches will be evaluated by the Director of Literacy using Aldine ISD's Invest appraisal system earning one of the following levels of job performance:

• Highly Effective
• EffectiveNeeds Improvement
• Ineffective