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TITLE I INSTRUCTIONAL COACH: READING AND MATHEMATICS (11-month/220-day Teaching Position; Elementary

POSITION TITLE: TITLE I INSTRUCTIONAL COACH: READING AND MATHEMATICS (11-month/220-day Teaching Position; Elementary) -- One Position Available
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 06/01/2018
DEADLINE DATE: Applications will be screened upon receipt and interviews of candidates who meet the qualifications above will be conducted as soon as possible, with selection to follow soon thereafter.

POSTING NUMBER: 001813
NATURE OF POSITION:
TheTitle I Instructional Coach: Reading and Mathematics is responsible for supporting student achievement in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics instruction and student learning. Position objectives include working with administration and teachers to improve student achievement within the framework of the student-centered coaching model. Responsible for strengthening classroom teachers' understanding of mathematics content and helping teachers develop more effective mathematics teaching practices that allow all students to reach high standards.

TheTitle I Instructional Coach: Reading and Mathematics will provide professional development activities and trainings to improve the quality of reading/literacy/mathematics instruction for K-5 students attending Title I schools; organize well-planned professional development; support teachers in reading and mathematics instruction, assessment and intervention; support school-wide implementation of the models; model scientifically-based practices and strategies; and observe teachers in a non-evaluative setting offering feedback and promoting discussion of alternative strategies; observe and provide feedback to teachers on instruction related to literacy development and mathematics instruction; remain current with scientific based reading research (SBRR); model integration of literacy strategies and best practices, and implement components of the student-centered coaching model.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • To keep current with VDOE instructional resources and to support teachers and administrators with curriculum alignment (taught and assessed)
  • To incorporate and model best-practices into the instructional models using student-centered coaching
  • To generate improvement in reading/math instruction and reading/math achievement by conducting on-site, on-going literacy/mathematics related professional development
  • To assist teachers in analyzing student performance data for tiered and differentiated instruction
  • To support school-wide progress monitoring
  • To distribute assessment data to the teaching staff in a usable, organized, and electronic format
  • To deliver Professional Development (PD) to teachers at regular intervals and attend PD, as appropriate
  • To model integration of literacy and math strategies and best practices


Assists in developing, recommending, and administering the division's staff development program

Conducts and/or facilitates staff development workshops and seminars

Models best practices in classroom instruction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Virginia teaching license with endorsement as Reading Specialist and/or Mathematics Specialist or in Elementary Education PreK-6 (or equivalent)
  • At least three years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level wherein Reading instruction and/or Mathematics instruction were key responsibilities
  • Reading Specialist Endorsement, Mathematics Specialist Endorsement, and/or Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction preferred
  • Ability to relate easily to teachers and administrators
  • Successful experience as a teacher leader (particularly with curriculum alignment)
  • Demonstrates exemplary classroom instruction and possesses a deep understanding of Virginia's Standards of Learning for the purpose of providing instructional support in curriculum alignment and improving student achievement levels
  • Successful implementation of all components of the balanced literacy model
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • In-depth subject area knowledge
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders (classroom teachers, principals, instructional support teachers-OEC and Title I)

START DATE: As soon after selection as possible
SALARY / STIPEND: Consistent with the 2018-2019 DPS Teacher Salary Scale, depending on experience and advanced degrees. In addition, the Danville School Board pays the employee cost in full for state-mandated life insurance; and in part for state retirement and health insurance. Other benefits include sick leave and personal leave.
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