Literacy Intervention Specialist - Elementary School

Position:                          

Literacy Intervention Specialist - Elementary School

Department:

 K - 5

Reports:                          

Division Principal

Interfaces With: 

Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, Divisional Offices

Position Description:

The Literacy Intervention Specialist will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The primary role is to lead building efforts to increase literacy achievement for all student populations and work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Literacy Intervention Specialist is responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d) working with the academic staff (grade level leaders, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the teachers, administrators, and Director General to strategically create and implement a literacy plan to increase student achievement in literacy
• She will play an integral role in the efforts to horizontally and vertically align IPS-J literacy curriculum and oversee English language progress monitoring throughout the schools (primary & middle school)
• She will work collaboratively with the school personnel to advise directors and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to plan and deliver professional development for new and returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and outcomes in the area of literacy
• Support the development of high-quality/effective instruction in all schools, grades K-5 observe and coach developing teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology
• Work with ELA cadre leaders and teachers to refine and develop common standards-based pacing plans, mid-year, and end of year common assessments for each grade level
• Demonstrate exemplary literacy instruction for 1-8 teachers through the following research-based practices: observation, coaching, model lessons, collaborative lesson planning, and small and large group professional development
• Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, leaders) to facilitate and take part in the testing of students and analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments. Help teacher teams develop both school-wide and classroom intervention plans
• Assist teachers in diagnosing individual student reading and writing weaknesses and match these areas of need with appropriate strategies and resources based on the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (ELA)
• Support and deliver guidance on literacy using 21st Century learning techniques. Continuously monitor, track, and analyze student achievement data to identify needed supports and strategies.
• Additional tasks as requested

Additional Duties:

• Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own job knowledge
• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
• Model IPS-J’s ‘Core Values’ in interaction with the school community
• Liaise with Director General, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals and objectives
• Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.