Literacy Instructional Coach
Licensed Personnel, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Position: Literacy Instructional Coach K-6
Location: elementary schools districtwide
Hours per day/FTE: 1.0 FTE
Job Description:
Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Literacy Instructional Coach for K-6 beginning fall 2021. This is a TOSA position that will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning and collaborate with the instructional coaching team to support licensed classroom teachers in effective literacy instructional practices in our seven elementary schools.
Responsibilities
Coach teachers in effective instructional practices in literacy through observation, modeling, co-teaching, mentoring and collaborative planning
Work with teachers individually, in PLCs and within grade level or building teams to provide instructional support and professional development in research-based strategies and best practices in literacy
Provide ongoing professional development and support for the implementation of Reciprocal Teaching, Jan Richardson Guided Reading, and explicit instruction in phonics and phonemic awareness
Plan and facilitate professional development around literacy strategies for both large and small groups
Assist teachers with the planning, sequencing and scaffolding of literacy instruction
Work collaboratively with teachers in determining learning targets, aligning assessments, and leveraging data to inform instruction and support student learning in literacy
Provide resources, guidance, and support for department/grade level colleagues and PLCs around literacy interventions and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Establish a relationship of trust and confidentiality with teachers
Collaborate with school and district administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality literacy instruction
Partner with the schools’ professional development teams and principals to plan and facilitate professional development in literacy instructional strategies and best practices
Start date: August 2021
Application deadline: February 10, 2021, or until filled
Contact: Diane Giorgi 651-982-8115