Middle School Literacy Coach
MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERACY COACH
Watertown Middle School
Watertown Public Schools
Watertown, MA
Job Details
Job ID: 4044118
Application Deadline: October 6, 2022
Posted: September 22, 2022
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Position: Middle School Literacy Coach
Position Type: Teacher Coach
Location: Watertown Middle School
Reports to: K – 8 ELA/SS Coordinator; Principal
Affiliation: WEA Unit A
Salary range: Per Contract
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.
The responsibilities may include:
- In collaboration with coordinator and teachers, map curriculum aligned closely to MA frameworks
- Collaborate with the ELA/Social Studies Coordinator & 7-12 ELA Coordinator to develop research-based interventions/curriculum for Tier 2 Response to Intervention and supplemental resources
- Lead in-district, embedded professional development
- Provide student-centered coaching including in classroom modeling
- Non-evaluative literacy coach to teachers, conducts regular coaching cycles and supports common planning
- Facilitate literacy data conversations and meetings
- Attend grade level meetings related to literacy, as needed
- Attend outside professional development and relay information to colleagues
- Partner with curriculum coordinator, data/assessment analyst, teachers, in ELA, Social Studies, or Reading curriculum mapping, assessment creation, and data analysis
- Assist teachers with implementation of i-Ready diagnostic assessment as well as online instruction
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to set high academic and instructional expectations
- Familiarity with best practices in literacy instruction, and is comfortable modeling instruction when needed
- Holds the belief that all children can learn and be successful in literacy
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- A current Massachusetts Teaching License/Certification
- Three or more successful years of experience teaching middle school students, preferred
- Owns a passion for literacy teaching and learning
- Degree in English preferred
Welcome to Watertown Middle School!
Mission The Watertown Middle School, in partnership with families and the community, provides a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student feels safe, respected, and valued. As a place for transition, the Middle School nurtures the development of self-esteem and the unique emotional, social, ethical and academic growth of each student.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Master degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Contact Information
Jennifer Chen Fein, Principal
68 Waverly Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-926-7783