ELLM Literacy Coach I

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Fulfills instructional or practice-based coaching role in preschool classrooms with a focus on implementing ELLM in Lee and Hendry County and Focus on Four in Collier County.
• Assists with the implementation of project-wide activities working in collaboration with partners and the ELLM Team.
• Assists with the implementation of project-wide activities working in collaboration with partners and the ELLM Team.
• Assists with all aspects of data collection.
• Assists with problem-solving and conflict resolution support related to overall operation of the programs.
• Provides instructional coaching with Focus on Four and ELLM for pre-kindergarten teachers to increase child literacy outcomes for children of low-income families.
• Provides model of ELLM norms and behaviors and offers support and resources to teachers to become proficient users of research-based instructional strategies and materials that are part of the ELLM Classroom Model.
• Spends assigned time in each designated classroom reviewing data, observing, reflecting and conferencing, and modeling with teachers.
• Ensures implementation of additional activities to promote growth in oral language and vocabulary skills for English language learners. Assists with the development of training and material for Inservice trainings, newsletters and Zoom meetings.
• Assists teachers to implement the ELLM Family Model and to create a literacy-rich, interactive classroom environment.
• Assists ELLM teachers with using the assessment results to identify children's needs and plans instruction based on individualized instructional outcomes.
• Assists with the change process as it unfolds in ELLM classrooms and helps to solve practice-based implementation problems as needed.
• Participates as a member of the Focus on Four/ELLM coaching team and attends coaching seminars.

Other Duties:

• Supports teacher candidates through shadowing and training of the coaching experience.
• Assists work study students to organize materials in the grant office.
• Assists graduate students who supply literacy coach assistance.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Literacy, or related field and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Professional full-time teaching experience.
• Experience working with young children.
• Experience working with adult and children's learning styles, development and culture, or related areas.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Literacy, or related field.
• 5 years teaching experience at the pre-kindergarten through primary level.
• Professional development experience at regional, national, or international education conferences.
• Bilingual Language Skills
• Teaching Certification
• Reading Endorsement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, practices, and theories.
• Knowledge of learning assessment techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional design techniques and practices related to early literacy and learning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective coaching, professional development, and clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of the ELLM program and Wings on Words (WOW) for English Language Learners programs.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade 15