K-2 School Improvement Coach

Full Time
Atlanta, GA 30339
Posted
Job description
Category: Certified Support
Job Function: Certified Support Staff
Department: College Park Elementary

Summary

Works with teachers and students in Title I schools to improve the quality of teaching and students learning in any of the core content areas (reading, language arts, math, science, or social studies) with a focus on reading/language arts or math. This position is grant-funded and thereby staffed year-to-year

Essential Duties

  • Assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence
  • Works with teachers to improve classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
  • Analyzes student and teacher test data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness for each concept taught
  • Analyzes student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
  • Recommends changes to current practices, approaches,
  • methods, strategies, and assessments as needed Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
  • Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
  • Serves as the liaison for professional learning between Title I/Curriculum and the school
  • Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed
  • Conducts professional development at the school as needed
  • Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
  • Participates in periodic professional learning activities
  • Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Principal or Title I Grant Manager

Required Education

For Elementary: Bachelor’s Degree , preferably in Elementary Education
For Middle or High School Math: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mathematics; For Secondary Reading and Language Arts: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Reading, English or Language Arts

Certification/Licensure

For Elementary: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education for Elementary School
Middle School Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8) or Mathematics (6-12)
Middle School Reading or Language Arts: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Reading (P-12), Middle Grades Reading (4-8), Middle School Language Arts (4-8), or English (6-12)
Completion of LETRS training preferred for Middle School Reading and Language Arts
High School Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Mathematics (6-12)
High School Reading and Language Arts: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Reading (P-12) or English (6-12)
Completion of LETRS training preferred for High School Reading and Language Arts

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments
  • Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers
  • Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels
  • High technological skill level required
  • Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
  • Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
  • Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment

Physical Demands

  • Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
Posting ID: 27079

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.



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