Literacy Coach – SY2526 Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Literacy Coach – SY2526 Forest Hill High School – 4.3 Jackson, MS Job Details Full-time $47,245 – $78,470 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management Writing skills Teaching Certification English Mid-level Master’s degree Classroom experience 1 year Leadership Adult learning Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description Jackson Public Schools MS Forest Hill High School –

Jackson, Mississippi Job Details Job ID:

5091316

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 8, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Literacy Coach Qualifications Possess a valid teaching certification in Secondary English 119, Elementary 115, 116, 117 and/or 120 Master’s Degree preferred Experience and expertise as a teacher of English, Reading and/or Writing Minimum of 3 years classroom experience Good interpersonal skills to share proven instructional approaches with teachers and administrators Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational and leadership skills Commitment to continuous professional learning Knowledge of and commitment to implementation of all components of district’s literacy initiative Reports To School Principal Supervises NA Job Goal Works directly with teachers full-time in schools providing classroom-based demonstrations, working collaboratively with one-on-one coaching, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related professional development. Essential Functions The Instructional Coach is responsible for: Instructional Leadership (approximately 85%) Working with school leaders to design and provide professional development focused on improving alignment and delivery of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum to increase student success and close performance gaps Working with teachers and leaders to collect and analyze student data, diagnose instructional, management, and/or culture needs, and identify evidence-based strategies to improve student achievement Providing job-embedded professional development for teachers that includes: modeling lessons, co-teaching, collaborative planning, individual and group coaching, and observations and/or walk-throughs Providing feedback around instruction, classroom management, and/or classroom culture that facilitates teacher reflection and growth Assisting teachers with resources, materials, tools, and information to support planning, as well as classroom instruction, management, and culture Providing campus-level professional development for district initiatives Administrative functions (approximately 15%) Developing and maintaining a coaching and support schedule that maximizes teacher availability Assisting in the collection and analysis of campus data Developing and monitoring coaching plans for teachers Responding in a timely fashion to any pertinent data requests and submitting coaching logs in a timely manner Serving as a member of the school’s Leadership Team Attending district level training and meetings Participating in district committees, as appropriate Performing other related duties as requested or assigned Key Competencies The ideal candidate will: Have thorough knowledge of and experience with effective management, instruction and assessment strategies for all learners Have successfully impacted student achievement and worked successfully with students who have the greatest needs Have a proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners and give and receive feedback Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and diagnose root causes Model continuous improvement, a commitment to lifelong learning, and the application of new learning to help all students achieve Required Training & Experience Minimum five years successful teaching experience Minimum one year school/teacher leadership experience Experience in the development, preparation, and presentation of professional development; familiarity with the tenets of adult learning

Salary Information Classification:

Instructional Coach Scale:

TS-X Grade:

A-AAAA Days Employed:

204 per school year

Range:

$47,245.00 – 78,470.00 annually

Overtime:

Exempt Position Type:

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