Literacy Coach (Grades K-8)

Departmental Support

Family Support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of successful teaching experience
• Knowledge of research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Knowledge of Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment
• Experience using instructional technology to support teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff training, and program and student accountability
• Outstanding organizational skills and close attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change quickly, and meet deadlines
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as it relates to instructional practice
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn, to educational equity, and the vision and mission of New Haven Public Schools
• CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS: • Valid teaching certification • Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts 1-12(102) required, Reading Consultant Language Arts (097) preferred, or Reading Consultant K-8 (096) Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities: Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute . Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs. To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits Salary: (contingent on degree and years of experience) 26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047 EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Supervisor of Elementary Reading and Language Arts or Supervisor of Secondary English Language Arts NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties or a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and applications are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools.