Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Administration, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Faculty Administration, Literacy, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Record Keeping, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
The Clintonville Public School District is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Early Literacy Coach. Funded for two years through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Early Literacy Coaching Program, this role is designed for a collaborative instructional leader.
In this non-evaluative position, the candidate will partner with 5K-3rd grade teachers and school administrators to strengthen science-based literacy instruction. The successful candidate will drive student success by building educator capacity through job-embedded professional learning, classroom observations, data analysis, and supportive instructional coaching cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive 5K-3 literacy audit using DPI''s provided template
- Develop and implement an early literacy coaching plan, including professional learning and individual or small group coaching cycles aligned to science-based early literacy instruction
- Coach individual teachers or small groups through continuous improvement cycles
- Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations to collect data on adult instructional practice and inform coaching and professional development priorities
- Model or teach side-by-side with teachers to strengthen use of specific evidence-based literacy strategies
- Meet bi-weekly with the building administrator to analyze progress data and align coaching work with school improvement goals
- Collaborate with school and district leaders to refine a multi-level system of support (MLSS) for early literacy
- Maintain detailed coaching logs, professional learning records, and monthly progress documentationis equired by DPI during grant period
- Identify and address barriers in Universal instruction in reading that contribute to achievement disparities
- Ensure the confidentiality of students, teachers, administrators, and families throughout all coaching work
Additional qualifications:
- State of Wisconsin Elementary Teacher Licensure in Reading #1317/5017
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of the Common Core State Standards for ELA; particularly for grades 5K-3
- Experience with Multi-Level Systems of Support (MLSS)
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to team-based planning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, maintain records, and meet deadlines
Salary and benefits are determined by the Board of Education as per negotiated salary terms. Full-time employees of the Clintonville School District are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), long-term and short-term disability, WRS Retirement, and life insurance benefits. Employees are also provided with the opportunity to self-fund Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-health and dependent care).
Our school district offers access to a district-run child care center conveniently located near our schools.
The Clintonville Public School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law.
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Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators