Literacy Coach K-5 Tenure Track (anticipated)

Requirements: Appropriate certification
New Jersey Department of Education Reading Specialist or Elementary Certificate with five years of K-5 teaching experience required.

• Master's Degree in Reading or Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory IMSLEC certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Tiered System of Supports (NJTSS) and data analysis helpful.
• An understanding of how to model for and coach K-5 general education teachers as they engage in both balanced and structured literacy practices.
• Create, curate, organize, and share instructional materials to support teachers.
• Organize and implement professional learning opportunities for teachers including push-in coaching cycles, book studies, workshops, lab sites, learning walks, institutes, presentations; these may be conducted before or after school, during in-service days, and at faculty, grade group, and content area meetings.
• Act as a consultant for literacy intervention by serving on building-based problem-solving teams: create instructional action plans; analyze student achievement data; and review progress monitoring.
• Conduct screening and diagnostic assessments to identify at-risk students.
• Engage in K-5 curriculum writing, as needed, for additional compensation, per contract.
• Candidates should be willing to learn from and with colleagues in a collaborative environment, stretching themselves to continuously grow their craft. Ideal candidates will consider professional learning a necessity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with all stakeholders including students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Clear commitment to student-centered instruction in a parent-involved community.
• Application Procedure:
• Apply Online