Job Information
Davenport Community Schools Literacy Coach in Davenport, Iowa
Literacy Coach JobID: 11167
Position Type:
Early Childhood/Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Specialist
Date Posted:
5/31/2024
Location:
Jackson Elementary
Date Available:
AUGUST 2024
The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
Duties & Responsibilities:(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Coach teachers, model teaching, observe instruction, and provide feedback on core instruction to teachers 10 hours per week
Provide intensive coaching and modeling during initial instruction days for new-to-the district and new-to-the grade level teachers
Provide professional development for building level teachers and interventionists
Coach grade level teams to analyze and monitor data and the implementation of appropriate strategies and interventions
Assist district in providing district level professional development for staff
Monitor assessments, analyze data, and provide feedback to teachers
Monitors the system for evaluating academic needs of students to ensure on grade level progress
Oversees system for Tier III interventions
Meet with SIT Team to analyze data and design instruction to meet the needs of students
Ensure that regular and annual data reports for Building Student Achievement Team and District Student Achievement Team are prepared
Serve as a member of the building BSAT team to review building data, monitor core instruction, and assist in the implementation of MTSS
Manage district literacy materials at the building level
Attend district literacy team meetings
Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and students
Support and assist teachers with all district literacy initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent
Additional days TBD
Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to insure that each child reaches his/her full potential
Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
Endorsement Required: [148] OR [176]
Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ?No)(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -
Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Noise level is quiet to loud.
Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
Substance-free environment.
Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
3 years of teaching experience
Master’s Degree in reading
Strong reading background
LETRS, FAST, PBIS, PLC, and MTSS trained or willing to be trained
Reading Recovery or Reading First training is a bonus
Excellent attendance
Technology proficient
Strong data analysis, organizational, and leadership skills
Able to work as a team member
Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential