Literacy Mentor Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Literacy Mentor
Jefferson Parish Schools

TEACHING AND LEARNING

– Harvey, Louisiana This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5091142

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 9, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description

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.

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required