Summary

Middle School Teaching | Heritage E-STEM Magnet School

Description

In alignment with District 197’s commitment to caring relationships, equitable practices, and high achievement for all, we actively encourage those committed to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, free of discrimination, to join our team.

Position:  
   Literacy/Instructional  Coach, 5th – 8th Grade

Hours:
   1.0 FTE

Salary:
   Per Teachers’ Master Agreement

Qualifications:  

  • Licensed in language arts/communications, minimally grades 5-8.
  • At least 5 years of effective instruction in language arts/literacy.
  • A mastery level of understanding of the Common Core State Standards for ELA.
  • In-depth knowledge of a variety of reading and writing instructional strategies necessary to support the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
  • In-depth knowledge of research-based strategies for effective vocabulary instruction within a diverse community of learners.
  • Experience in mentoring/coaching teachers.
  • A strong commitment to team collaboration through collaborative teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the fidelity and implementation of the English Language Arts programs through the analysis of student data and instructional coaching.
  • Work with staff to implement research-based literacy strategies into all curricular areas.
  • Provide staff leadership to ensure understanding of and promote the literacy educational objectives.
  • Continue to pursue personal professional growth through attendance at workshops, conferences, courses, and current relevant readings.
  • Work with principals and staff to develop effective literacy programs, including selecting materials, training teachers, and monitoring & adjusting programs to increase effectiveness.
  • To support and strengthen current literacy initiatives while implementing new, research-based programs, creating a literacy-rich environment and fostering a pure love for reading in our entire Heritage community.

Additional job description and expectations:

  1. Implement “Marzano’s Six Step Process for Teaching Academic Vocabulary.” 
  2. Will co-lead staff-development, available to assist/coach staff in the classroom, monthly newsletters, after school sessions, staff book-club, etc.
  3. Assist with increasing word walls in ALL classrooms.  Oversee “power vocab” for units; goal to increase vocabulary visibility.

Impact on Families:

  1. Get more books into family homes (grant writing needed; i.e. work with ELL staff to target families). 
  2. Family outreach: meetings with families to teach literacy strategies, and create opportunities for more reading (library cards, etc.), newsletters.

 

To be considered for this position, please apply on-line at: http://www.applitrack.com/isd197/onlineapp/default.aspx

Deadline for application:  Until Filled