JOB GOAL:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive elementary literacy program focused on inclusive practices in our 4K-5 classrooms; modeling of best practices literacy instruction which use research-based learning strategies; coaching reading teachers and specialists to increase leadership capacity; developing and implementing literacy curriculum with staff; facilitating ongoing literacy training based on the principles of continuous improvement; serving as a resource person on best practice curriculum and assessment; and identifying professional learning needs of the District and facilitating training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Support reading specialists and teachers to increase their capacity to lead the literacy program for all student in their respective schools.
2. Develop comprehensive literacy training to be collaboratively facilitated with instructional coaches to ensure access to a rigorous literacy curriculum for all students.
3. Consult with reading teachers and specialists to develop diagnostic literacy interventions and supports.
4. Support coaches in their responsibilities related to achieving district literacy goals.
5. Assist Learning Support Services in on-going curriculum improvement process including planning and implementation.
6. Develop and provide support resources to enhance inclusive nature of core literacy curriculum.
7. Monitor curriculum alignment to standards, district scorecard and scorecard action plans.
8. Use data to align professional learning with District and school improvement goals.
9. Consult with instructional coaches as they work with teachers to meet classroom and individual student needs.
10. Regularly communicate with principals and Learning Support Services administrators.
11. Collaborate with K-12 Learning Support Services team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Elementary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required and:
• Demonstrated expertise in research-based best-practices in literacy, curriculum design, instruction, and professional learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategies for differentiating classroom literacy instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students in an inclusive setting.
• Experience facilitating professional learning opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills in working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals.