Literacy Coach at East Orange School District

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Assists the Principal with the facilitation of the implementation of the District’s chosen literacy program
2) Attends eight one-week training sessions at the National Center’s Literacy Institute
3) Facilitates the implementation of the literacy program in all K-8 classrooms within the
school
4) Arranges for students who are in need of remediation to get additional instruction,
including establishing a tutoring program
5) Helps to facilitate the testing program and helps to organize the faculty so that it can
analyze/compare student performance data with the standards in order to focus the
school program on students’ attaining standards as quickly as possible
6) Solves problems and facilitates the implementation of intervention strategies based on
the analysis of achievement results
7) Works with Community Outreach Coordinator to implement the 25 Books Campaign
8) Arranges for and teaches demonstration lessons, provides one-on-one peer coaching,
and facilitates group observations and critiquing
9) Facilitates regular grade-level meetings
10) Coordinates the inventory, ordering and distribution of leveled textbooks
11) Serves on the local School Leadership Team
12) Collects data and evidence of school progress toward full implementation of the literacy
program and shares it with the Design Coach for inclusion in the school portfolio
13) Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with reasonable
accommodations, if necessary
14) Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal or designee
HUMAN RELATIONS:
1) With Students
a) Demonstrates warmth and friendliness
b) c) Demonstrates appreciation and respect for the rights and opinions of all students
Displays sensitivity to students by listening to them and responding effectively to
their feelings and needs
d) Develops in each student a sense of personal growth and a positive self-esteem
e) Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding
f) Promotes good interpersonal relationships
g) Creates a supportive environment
j) Job Description—Literacy Coach (cont’d)
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h) Is a positive role model for students in speech, appearance, behavior, and
attitude
i) Demonstrates awareness for different cultures as well as backgrounds and
employs appropriate techniques in dealing with each student’s needs
Displays evidence of understanding each student’s social, emotional, physical
and intellectual growth and development
2) With Staff
a) b) Works cooperatively and enthusiastically with other staff and the administration in
achieving the district’s educational goals
Exhibits professional and ethical attitudes and behaviors toward colleagues
SCHOOL-WIDE EFFECTIVENESS:
1) Participates in the assessment and development of curriculum
2) Contributes/lends assistance to committees, staff meetings, and