The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full time Elementary Literacy Coach for the 2018-2019 school year.Just like students, teachers perform at different levels in different facets of their work. A great coach can differentiate instruction to target specific needs of teachers. Coaching helps teachers take important instructional concepts they learn and apply them in the classroom, and research shows that coaching helps improve student achievement (Zarrow, 2014).
We are located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and serve a diverse student population in Richfield and the surrounding communities. Richfield Public Schools inspires, empowers each individual to learn, grow & excel.
Responsibilities include:
● Schedule and implement coaching cycles with teachers around best practices in literacy
● Work with teachers to collect, analyze and interpret data
● Co-plan, co-teach and model integration of literacy practices into classroom instruction throughout the school day
● Conducting and analyzing literacy needs assessments
● Selecting and prioritizing implementation of evidence-based literacy practices
● Maintaining a data system and generating reports of professional development efforts, fidelity of practices, student outcomes
● Regular attendance at all required district and state meetings
● Facilitate and participate in all district and building professional development
● Be an active and contributing member of school leadership team