Literacy Coach (2020-2021) – Chester County School District – Chester, SC

Literacy Coach

Purpose Statement

The job of Literacy Coach was established for the purpose/s of facilitating change in instructional practices of teachers that will enable teachers to diagnose student needs more analytically; plan more productively; and teach more effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification in an area of Elementary, Middle School, Literacy Coach, Literacy Specialist, and/or Literacy Teacher
• 3 years teaching experience with proven success in student reading achievement
• Knowledge of best practices in reading/language arts
• Skill in analyzing teaching
• Ability to be innovative and willing to promote new programs and processes

Responsibilities

• The literacy coach provides leadership for teachers by planning, collaborating, organizing, mentoring and facilitating change to improve the instructional program; the literacy coach partners with classroom teachers to assess students, plan instruction and implement best practices to create model classrooms where other teachers can come to observe.

• The literacy coach analyzes data with classroom teachers and administrators in order to meet the needs of every student and improve classroom instruction.

• The literacy coach provides and gathers resources for classroom teachers and administrators in order to support instruction for all grade levels.

• The literacy coach facilitates the use of research-based teaching strategies and best practices to address the needs of teachers and school goals.

• The literacy coach provides staff development needed to implement the school’s strategic improvement plan.

• The literacy coach establishes, maintains and enhances effective communication with administrators, teachers, parents and other stakeholders.

• The literacy coach demonstrates a commitment to their own professional growth by staying current with knowledge of research based practices that ensure success of all students.

• The literacy coach works with principals and teachers in organizing and planning grade level meetings and after school staff development to support school and district initiatives.

• The literacy coach works collaboratively with media specialists to promote informational literacy to provide resources and staff development.

• The literacy coach critically and regularly analyzes their own practices in an effort to achieve a school-wide vision.

• The literacy coach creates an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff members to promote professional growth.

• The literacy coach will coordinate parent workshops for parents to better assist their child at home with literacy.