K-1 Reading Coach 2024-2025 SY

Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of public charter schools. We exist to love and value students by leading a movement of change in education through academic excellence, character development, and preparation for success in life. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every child, and build schools where students and staff thrive. 
Each Movement School is part of a larger community investment to help children and families thrive. These broader investments include early-childhood education, wellness centers, and after-school care. 
The reading coach shall:
(a) model effective instructional strategies for teachers by working weekly with students in whole, and small groups, or individually;(b) facilitate study groups;(c) train teachers in data analysis and using data to differentiate instruction;(d) coaching and mentoring colleagues;(e) work with teachers to ensure that research-based reading programs are implemented with fidelity;(f) work with all teachers (including content area and elective areas) at the school they serve, and help prioritize time for those teachers, activities, and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement, namely coaching and mentoring in the classrooms; and(g) help lead and support reading leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school
• Support character development and positive school culture
• Develop genuine relationships with students and families
• Develop and maintain clear and effective communication with colleagues, and school staff
• Work collaboratively to develop unit and lesson plans that are standards-based and reflect the individual levels and needs of all students within the classroom
• Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning 
• Implement curriculum resources effectively
• Track, analyze, and monitor student data, and effectively use this data to guide instruction
• Effectively communicate student data to students and parents
• Analyze classroom and individual student data and design responsive student interventions
• Actively participate in weekly data meetings, observation/feedback meetings, and other development meetings throughout the year
• Perform all other duties assigned by the School Director

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• Hold R2S Literacy Coach or Literacy Specialist endorsement
• Holds a master's degree or higher in reading or a closely related field and is actively pursuing the R2S Literacy Coach or R2S Literacy Specialist endorsement

Salary and BenefitsMovement Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. We also offer a 401K salary match and retirement planning. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.