Certified – Position – Language Arts
Job Number 4600273891
Start Date 03/20/2023
Open Date 03/14/2023
Closing Date
BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: MiCLSD Literacy Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Literacy & Curriculum: MiCLSD Project
LOCATION: Elementary and Middle School
JOB SUMMARY:
The MiCLSD Literacy Coach will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential and works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Literacy and Curriculum. The Literacy Instructional Coaches’ primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Literacy Instructional Coach is responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher’s content area b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students’ needs, and d) working with the academic staff (grade level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices. The Literacy Instructional Coach must take a hands-on approach to improving instruction and effectiveness by working at various levels (classroom-, school-, system-wide) to directly improve ELA instruction, student learning and foster teacher development. This may include modeling lessons in classrooms, helping teacher groups plan instruction, creating system-wide policies and procedures, and facilitating professional development. Finally, the Literacy Coaches must be willing to implement all aspects of the MiCLSD grant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid and Current Michigan Teaching Credential
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
- Proven ability to work with others in a positive and supportive manner
PREFERRED QUALIFACTIONS:
- Master’s in Education, Reading Endorsement or Reading Specialist Certificate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works under the supervision of the BHAS MiCLSD Assistant Director
- Works closely with the other MiCLSD Literacy Coach(es) and Early Childhood Coordinator, teachers, administrators and the district’s Instructional Facilitator Team to strategically implement the Michigan Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant.
- Plays an integral role in the efforts to horizontally and vertically align literacy curriculum and oversee ELA progress monitoring throughout the schools
- Works collaboratively with the school personnel to advise administrators and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
- Collaborates with the district’s Instructional Facilitator Team to plan and deliver pre-service summer professional development for new and returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and outcomes in the area of literacy.
- Supports the development of high-quality/effective ELA instruction in the assigned school; observe and coach developing ELA teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology.
- Works with administrators and teachers to refine and develop common standards based pacing plans, mid-year, and end of year common assessments for each grade level.
- Works with various teams (administrators, teachers, IFs) to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.
- Works with Central Administration, IFs, and school administrators to develop policies and school structures that facilitate the improvement of ELA instruction and the appropriate interventions and supports for students.
- Supports and delivers guidance on literacy using evidence-based techniques
- Responsible for implementing all aspects of the MiCLSD Grant as they relate to the position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
- Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education
- Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
- Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
- Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
- Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning, and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
- Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.
Terms of Employment:
$62,350 – $70,950
Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Benton Harbor Area School Board policies and collective bargaining agreement, if applicable
Funding Source:
This position is funded through the Michigan Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. As a grant funded position, funds must be verified each year for continued funding.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Literacy & Curriculum.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts
Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Building/Campus Elementary and Middle School
Desired Qualifications
Master’s in Education, Reading Endorsement or Reading Specialist Certificate
Additional Job Information
Applicants should have a strong background in literacy and instruction. Coaching experience is a plus.
Salary Rate Range $62,350 – $70,950
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