$31.88 – $51.01 Hourly
$66,312 – $106,099 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This position for the Public Education Department (PED) will serve as Literacy Coach (k-12) including for the NM Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Screener Statewide Initiative. This position requires skills in job-embedded coaching, professional development, planning, modeling, and supporting research-based strategies in reading instruction and the science of reading.
Literacy Coach must have the ability to support teachers, school reading coaches, interventionists, and district and school administrators in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and the district or charter school’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan. Assignments will include providing both virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) and in-person supports. Additionally, Literacy Coach will develop a system of monitoring in conjunction with the Public Education Department in which they evaluate instructional successes and challenges and develop, with the district and school administrators and staff, a plan to assist teachers in improving their instruction to ensure that student achievement is immediately impacted.
Literacy Coach will:
Facilitate the Understanding of Reading and Writing
1. Familiarize teachers and district and school administrators with the research on foundational reading skills which include all components of language and the science of reading.
2. Impart knowledge of the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards in each grade level and WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards.
3. Know and support teachers and district and school administrators in implementation of the alignment of curriculum, standards, instruction, and assessment.
4. Understand and support learning for English language learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities.
Guide the Understanding of Pedagogy
1. Familiarize and guide teachers and district and school administrators with best practices in reading instruction.
2. Provide teachers with a collection of effective instructional strategies to draw upon in their instructional practices.
3. Demonstrate management of a classroom with diverse learners in order that each student’s learning needs are addressed.
4. Guide teachers in the knowledge of how students learn best in an engaging environment and support the necessary strategies for engaging and appropriate learning.
5. Utilize the NMPED’s pedagogical and training supports in coaching (Ex./ LETRS, etc.)
Provide Monitoring and Support
1. Support data collection and analysis to ensure that data is being used effectively to inform instructional support for student growth and achievement.
2. Work with principals to create a school-wide focus on goals for reading and writing achievement.
3. Continually evaluate and monitor implementation of the district or charter school K¿3 Comprehensive Reading Plan and provide the applicable consultation and support.
Provide Coaching
1. Assist school faculty and administration in implementation of the K¿12 Comprehensive Literacy Plan with a focus on students scoring below proficient in reading and in alignment with MLSS.
2. Know how teachers learn, experiment with, and apply new knowledge and changes in practices. Ensure that the support for this change is in place.
3. Facilitate meetings for professional learning on instructional practices, data support, classroom environments, or learning strategies need to support ongoing development of teachers.
Professional Learning Expectations
1. Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading.
2. Attend all professional development provided by the NMPED, including webinars and in-person trainings.
3. Regularly communicate with other reading specialists, coaches, and experts in order to keep well-informed of the current and developing research.
4. Work collectively with peers and consultants in reflecting on personal learning and how that learning supports student achievement and growth of student and district and school administrators.
5. Provide professional development opportunities to build capacity in teacher efficacy surrounding ELLs.
“A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.”
How does it get done?
The Literacy Coach monitors progress towards project goals for short- and long-term implementing and coordinating of
Structured Literacy professional learning throughout the state of New Mexico; including monitors progress made on the statewide literacy plan and provides leadership in expanding literacy opportunities, access to services and training of all K-12 educators on structured literacy, referral services, and public awareness.
Coordinate the provision of professional support and technical assistance for districts and charter schools on the development of a literacy plan to implement Structured Literacy (&/or the science of reading), including dyslexia screening of first graders.
Interpreting state statutes and rule to ensure compliance. Statewide Data analysis and collection. Oversee guidance to LEAs and charters on the Dyslexia Screener options.
Who are the customers?
The work includes collaboration with educators and school districts, the Literacy and Humanities Bureau team, Language Arts partners at the state and national level and with other agency bureaus.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a literacy or instructional coach.
The ideal candidate must:
have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously and pay attention to detail
excellent time management skills to organize and complete multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Superior and effective professional verbal and written communication, including development of appropriate guidance documents and effective presentations
Exceptional skill composing, reviewing, and editing written communication to adhere to accepted styles and guidelines
Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, internal and external
Fast learner who can understand and communicate intent of state law and rule and work within statutory authority
Excellent ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing
Ability to provide unbiased guidance and information to the public regarding issues related to language arts education
A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico’s Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Christine Quesada, 505-412-7304, or Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.