Elementary Literacy Coach @ South Elementary

Department:  South Elementary School                    

Job Title: Elementary Literacy Coach

Classification (FLSA Status): Exempt

Lane/Salary Grade: Educator

Location: South Elementary School

General Function:

The Literacy Coach is responsible for supporting all K-5 staff in the implementation of the site reading plan and program. The Coach works directly with teachers in a school providing classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related professional development. The Coach focuses on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide instruction that builds students’ sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. The Coach also works with administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret, and use it to guide instructional decisions in the implementation of a 3-Tiered Model. Additionally, Literacy Coaches assist the Principal with administrative functions of the school as assigned by the Principal, including facilities management and scheduling, student activities, school safety and security, emergency procedures, instructional field trips, assembly and special programs, and other areas. The Literacy Coach oversees reading interventions, coordinates trainings for interventionists, observes and evaluates their performance and supports their needs.

Organizational Structure:

Job Title: Elementary Literacy Coach

Supervisor’s Title: School Principal

Jobs Reporting to this Title:

* Paraprofessionals

* Parent helpers

Summary and Overall Objective:

* The educator is responsible for the education of assigned students

Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develop/deepen own content knowledge of literacy theory and exemplary practices-whole-group and small-group differentiated instruction for grades K-3. 

* Extend literacy competencies through active participation in: District Level Professional Learning Opportunities, personal coaching with district coach

* Improve K-3 classroom literacy instruction (50% of workday spent in classrooms): provide sustained support to classroom teacher through continuous coaching cycle (pre-conference, data collection, reflective conversations); provide professional learning focused on implementing Utah Core Standards with research based, effective literacy practices using the district program (In-class modeling, team teaching, shadow teaching, etc. Observing teacher instruction and providing feedback. Aiding in implementation of effective literacy practices); provide professional learning focused on literacy assessments (Benchmark/Screener, progress monitoring, diagnostic)

* Professional Responsibilities–School level: support administration and staff through use of data in evaluating and refining school literacy instruction; Literacy Leader for school site (disseminate literacy information, facilitate school PD, PLC, and Data teams); serve on school committees as assigned by administration (examples: School Literacy Committee, Building Leadership Team for literacy issues, MTSS Team); Acadience administration and coordination of testing (ordering and organizing materials)

* Professional Responsibilities–District level: Literacy coaching meetings (twice a month), attend district level Professional Learning Opportunities, Attend data meetings at the school site with school administrator to review progress, plan future services, etc.

* Understanding of proficiency-based teaching and grading

* Oversee reading interventions, coordinate training for interventionists, observe and evaluate their performance and support their needs. 

* Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means, to discuss the student’s progress.

* Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student’s academic and personal growth areas.

* Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.

* Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.

* Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.

* Participate in faculty meetings as required.

* Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.

* Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.

* Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.

* Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities

* Select and requisition books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.

* Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.

* Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.

* Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.

* Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.

* Be a positive role model.

* Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere. 

* Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction. 

* Devise and utilize techniques, which accurately measure pupil progress. 

* Evaluate pupil’s academic and personal growth, keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. 

* Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas. 

* Conform to District policies including attendance, absences and evaluations. Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions. 

* Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. 

* Cooperates with the custodian(s) for the general housekeeping needs in the area(s) for which the teacher is assigned.

* Perform other job duties as required. This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.

Teachers are expected to dress in good taste and be well groomed, befitting to members of a respected profession. Cleanliness of self and attire, neatness, and attractive grooming are stressed and expected. Teachers should always dress in a manner that professionally sets them apart from students. Exceptions to the dress limitations are school approved special events or activities.

Competencies (Knowledge, skills, abilities):

* Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

* Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.

* Works independently with little direct supervision.

* Works as part of a team.

* Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.

* Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle classroom management issues in a calm manner.

* Display effective multitasking and time management skills

* Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English at a level required for successful job performance. 

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and legal documents. 

* Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, community, and staff members.

* Ability to effectively present information to parents, community, and students. 

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out essential duties of this position. 

* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

* Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems involving concrete variables situations. 

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

* Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

* Ability to plan and implement lessons based on grade level objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. 

* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; and any licenses or certifications required.

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education, Master’s Degree preferred

* Current Utah Professional Elementary teaching license

* Level 1 and Level 2 Reading Endorsement (or in process/willing to acquire both within a 3-year time frame)

Preferred Education and Job Related Experience:

* Experience working in a K-12 environment. 

* 3+ years of primary grade classroom experience preferred

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Active Utah Early Childhood Education or Utah Professional Elementary Education K-6 Teaching License with proper endorsements authorizing areas assigned. ESL Endorsement would be beneficial.

Character

* Iron County School District expects all employees to practice high standards of moral and ethical conduct which are consistent with the values taught in our schools. 

* All employees are expected to be law abiding, ethical and honest; and demonstrate respect for the dignity of all students, colleagues, parents and members of the community. 

* All employees are expected to adhere to all district policies while employed. 

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. 

* The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 

* The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. 

* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Machines, Tools, Equipment Used:

* Personal computer

* Classroom Technology Tools (i.e., projector, document camera, etc.) 

* Copy machine

* Cutting Boards

* Lamination Machine

Possible Hazards:

* Contact with dissatisfied individuals

Expected Work Hours:

* 7 hrs/day during regular school hours

Travel Requirements:

* Some local and out of town travel may be required

* Personal transportation to and from work is required

Terms of Employment:

Full-time 185 Contract Days

Job Evaluation: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Iron County School District is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.

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