ELA Coach

Description

SCHOOL PROFILE

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. Since then, the School has enrolled 400 sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh-grade boys and girls and will grow to educate and board these students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SUMMARY

The English Coach will model, coach, observe, and assist personnel at the school sites to use research-based English strategies effectively for instruction and assessment. They will facilitate learning activities in the classroom using English strategies from each Professional Development training session. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Plan and provide modeling, coaching, planning, or observing with each teacher using effective English strategies on a weekly basis.   
• Assist teachers and administrators with the implementation of new instructional strategies, technology, English assessments, and English interventions.   
• Coordinate training with Professional Development Staff and Administration 4. Meet with the Professional Development trainer and administrators to promote collaboration.  
• Work with the district supervisors and school improvement team to assist in accomplishing goals, objectives, and activities indicated in the School Improvement Plan.   
• Maintain a file of information concerning Professional Development strategies, scheduled visits with teachers, and progress toward meeting school goals and objectives.   
• Work with school administrators and teachers to identify school and classroom strengths and weaknesses.  
• Participate in whole faculty study group sessions held at schools as requested.   
• Assist with planning and implementation of family nights to share English strategies and offer ways parents can assist their children with English instruction at home.  
• Maintain a high level of involvement in professional development and monitoring of its use.   
• Assist the school with analyzing school data.   

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

The MS/ US English coach will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of Maryland authority. In accordance with certification requirements and performance expectations, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria.   

• Possess a current MSDE Certification in English.  
• Successful completion of a background check  
• Bachelor's Degree