Literacy Coordinator

Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determine student needs;

Provide individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive program. This will include modeling of best teaching practices;

Work with the principals to create a school-wide focus on goals for reading achievement;

Complete monthly status reports for the principal and district administrators;

Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative literacy practices through various activities such as:

Individual discussions (informal and formal)

Coaching sessions

Demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussions/analysis

Study Groups

Evaluate student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services;

Effectiveness and progress work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to share ideas and strategies that will keep students interested and motivated in learning;

Assist teachers so that students perform well on assessments, overall reading skills and L.A. curriculum;

Assist with year plans, lesson content, teaching materials and resources;

Liaise closely with E.L.A. teachers and provide advice and assistance related to lesson plans;

Assist teachers to prepare and review lesson plans, as well as selecting learning materials that will engage students interest and help them learn more effectively/efficiently;

Incorporate language arts fundamentals into reading and writing exercises;

Present demonstration lessons to E.L.A. teachers.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Education Degree;

A minimum Professional A Teaching Certificate;

Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in Literacy, and/or experience as an English Language Arts teacher;

Valid Class 5 Drivers License;

Must be able to provide a recent and satisfactory Drivers abstract, Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check;