Early Childhood Literacy Mentor Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Early Childhood Literacy Mentor 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Harvey, LA 70058

Position Description:

The role of the Literacy Mentor will be to provide ongoing support for new teachers with 3 or less years of service in schools with high teacher turnover and/or high numbers of teachers new to the field and teachers implementing Leading and Learning (L&L) innovations. The literacy mentor supports new teachers in the use of evidence-based practices through planning, modeling, observing, and providing feedback and to enhance teacher and leader collaboration. The Literacy Mentor provides training and support for a cohort of selected schools, as identified in the

CLSD 2025

application. The Literacy Mentor works with district- level and school-level staff to ensure all students receive high quality literacy instruction and to increase the population of highly effective teachers. Approximately 80% of the literacy mentor’s time must be spent directly supporting new teachers.

Reports To:

District Literacy Coordinator Scope of Responsibility:

? Oversee the implementation of two of three evidence-informed L&L Innovations as measured by scaling the Innovation to at least one additional site within the LEA by the end of the subgrant. ? Spend 80% of their time supporting teachers ? Coach teachers through implementation of high-quality instructional materials ? Observe teachers, provide feedback, and identify next steps to improve instruction in core ELA instruction and intervention for the purpose of support and not evaluation through high-quality instructional materials ? Provide teachers with instructional support in five areas: theory underlying instruction demonstration of evidence-based strategies, observation of teachers practicing evidence- based strategies, feedback and reflection about instruction, and supporting collaboration ? Build collaborative relationships among schools, ECEs, and LEAs for teachers and leaders to learn from each other ? Support coherence of literacy instruction across the schools supported and throughout the LEA ? Support school and school system leaders in the development and monitoring of a local literacy plan ? Participate on the LEA-Level Team to bring insights and perspectives from site-level collaboration, ensuring feedback and continuous improvement ? Provide teachers with localized ELA supports while also leveraging the communication, feedback, and support of LDOE ? Collaborate with school systems staff and Department staff to evaluate and improve program implementation ? Report on program implementation to key stakeholders ? Demonstrate and communicate an unwavering belief in all students’ abilities to become successful readers ? Participate in all LDOE and school system mandated professional development, including monthly LDOE Communities of Practice and Teacher Leader Summit ? Stay abreast of the research and elevate evidence-based strategies for instruction and professional development to share with the teachers

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess: ? Minimum of 3 effective years of experience as a certified ELA teach ? Science of Reading trained or plan to complete training within the calendar year ? Proven results when working with struggling readers ? Strong knowledge of how children learn to read ? Knowledge and experience working with high-quality reading curriculum

Desirable Qualifications:

? Master’s or advanced degree in

Education Physical Involvement:

Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations, including locations not on the ground floor.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.