Reading Coach-Boone County

 

Position:Reading Coach-Boone County

Full-time: 215 days

The Boone County Reading Coach coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional practices in reading and literacy to ensure that all students meet and exceed the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Attend board meetings and prepare reports as requested by the superintendent or assistant superintendent.
  2. Assist in identifying program needs within Boone County Schools and recommend strategies for continuous improvement in reading instruction.
  3. Provide reports on the status of reading-related programs and services at the request of the superintendent or assistant superintendent.
  4. Play a leadership role in reading curriculum planning and professional development for all instructional staff.
  5. Complete high-impact tasks in the area of reading, such as working with school-based teams to model lessons, deliver professional learning, and co-develop instructional resources and protocols.
  6. Support school teams in monitoring the implementation of school improvement plans related to reading.
  7. Provide constructive feedback to schools as they review and analyze student achievement data, scaling strategies that are effective and revising those that are not.
  8. Attend regional meetings, virtual sessions, and in-person trainings as required.
  9. Provide coaching, guidance, and supervision to teachers in the areas of reading standards, curriculum alignment, educational assessments, instructional strategies, and classroom systems, with emphasis on evidence-based practices.
  10. Oversee reading assessment practices, including both formal and informal assessments, to monitor student progress and achievement rates.
  11. Provide training and support in the use of student data to inform reading instruction and improve student outcomes.
  12. Guide instructional staff in developing short- and long-term reading goals
  13. Assess training needs of instructional staff and design professional development that includes training with follow-up monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
  14. Attend and actively participate in all required district and school-level meetings.
  15. Support the implementation of reading standards, interventions, and instructional strategies across schools.
  16. Lead implementation of evidence-based practices in reading instruction.
  17. Build the capacity of school-based teams in reading within the framework of continuous improvement.
  18. Serve as a resource for principals, instructional coaches, and teachers to strengthen reading instruction across Boone County Schools.
  19. Perform other duties as assigned by the MSESC Executive Director or the superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Reading, Literacy, Education, or related field.
  2. Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed in Reading, Language Arts, or Literacy.
  3. Experience serving as a Reading Teacher, Literacy Coach, Instructional Coach preferred.

EMPLOYMENT TERM
215 Days

SALARY: Based on Degree Level and Experience

How to Apply

Send Application & Resume:

Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22nd Street
Dunbar, WV 25064

Or download the application Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with support documents via email to rjpreece@k12.wv.us

Resume Must Include:

  1. List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
  2. List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
  3. Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
    4. Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
    5. List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.

 

Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or age. This is a will and pleasure position, and continuation will be based on need and funding.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.