Instructional Coach - ELA

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The ELA Coach will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing the teaching of English Language Arts (ELA) across Educational Solutions’ schools. The ELA Coach will collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve instructional practices, foster a love for reading and writing, and ensure alignment with district-wide curriculum standards. The ideal candidate will provide professional development, facilitate data-driven instruction, and work closely with educators to ensure student success in literacy.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Coaching & Support:

• Work directly with ELA teachers to improve instructional strategies, lesson planning, and classroom practices.
• Provide one-on-one and group coaching sessions to support teachers in implementing effective literacy practices.
• Model best practices in ELA instruction, including differentiated teaching strategies and formative assessment.
• Research and provide staff support that will improve literacy teaching and learning, including teaching strategies, assessment of literacy skills, interpretation, and use of assessment results.
• Create and deliver ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders.
• Assist teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data.

Professional Development:

• Develop and deliver ongoing professional development workshops, webinars, and training sessions to teachers on best practices in ELA instruction.
• Stay current on educational research, trends, and instructional strategies in literacy and integrate this knowledge into coaching and professional development.

Curriculum Support:

• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction department to ensure ELA curriculum alignment across the district and with state standards.
• Support the adoption and implementation of new ELA programs, resources, and assessments.

Data Analysis & Assessment:

• Analyze student performance data, including state assessments, district assessments, and classroom data, to identify areas for improvement and inform instruction.
• Assist teachers in interpreting data to make data-driven decisions for differentiated instruction.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Foster a collaborative environment by working with administrators, department chairs, and fellow coaches to address district-wide instructional goals and initiatives.
• Participate in regular meetings with leadership to track progress, share findings, and provide recommendations.

Student Achievement:

• Support the implementation of intervention strategies for struggling readers and writers, and work to ensure that all students achieve grade-level literacy skills.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by director of academics/building leader/designee.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification in English Language Arts or related content area.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in English Language Arts at the K-12 level.
• Previous coaching, mentoring, or leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Strong background in literacy instruction, curriculum design, and assessment.

Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of current research and best practices in ELA instruction, including reading comprehension, writing strategies, and literacy development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with educators, administrators, and students.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive instructional decisions.
• Proficiency with educational technology tools and platforms, including data management systems and instructional software.