Position Type: Instructional/Early Literacy Coach/ConsultantDate Posted: 8/22/2023Location: Education and LearningClosing Date: Open Until FilledDistrict: GeneseeIntermediate School District - websiteThe K-3 Early Literacy Coach will support the growth of literacy practices for K-3 staff using the Essential Practices in Literacy (literacyessentials.org). The Literacy Coach will work with teachers to refine their knowledge and skills around the Literacy Essentials. This work could include, but is not limited to: in-class coaching, observing, modeling of instructional strategies, guiding teachers in looking at student work, developing coaching cycles with teachers based on student needs, supporting data analysis, supporting the integration of technology, co-planning with teachers, etc. The Literacy Coach will work to develop and maintain trusting relationships with principals and teachers to improve instruction and increase student achievement.
Available: Four (4) full-time positions, based on current district calendar.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance after one full day of employment. Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs in accordance with state law.
Qualifications: Education: Master's degree or equivalent required. Reading Specialist Certification preferred. Experience: A minimum of five years' successful teaching experience in Grades K-3. Preferred experience teaching at-risk students in the area of reading. Familiarity and success with utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic assessments with students to determine appropriate reading instruction. Equivalent amount of training focused on research-based practices if Reading Specialist Certification is not met.
Apply: Internal Applicants apply by August 29, 2023 External Applicants: External applications accepted until the position is filled and considered in the order in which they are received. Current GISD employees who wish to apply for the vacancy should apply online using the job postings link accessible from the home page of the GISD website. Under the job postings category, select the link titled Current Genesee ISD Employees - click here for vacancies, located under the Internal Staff heading. For questions, please call Human Resources at (810) ###-####.
- All candidates should complete the online application and upload a resume on the GISD Website Job Postings Page by selecting the job postings link.
- If you have access to a scanner, upload a copy of the required educational documentation.
- Transcripts printed from the Internet are not acceptable.
- If you do not have access to a scanner, plan to bring this documentation if you are selected to interview.
- Please do not send paper documentation to Human Resources.
Attachment(s):
- About GISD and Special Education.pdf
- JobID 28740_Early Literacy Coach.pdf