LITERARY COACH / COORDINATOR #00036179

South Central Regional Professional Development Center

Overall Program Activities:

• Assist in coordinating literacy efforts across the Office of College and Career Readiness
• Establish and maintain meaningful collaboration between the language and literacy consultants and literacy coaches and literacy-related efforts across the agency
• Use data to assess and inform literacy programs and develop technical assistance for school districts
• Establish partnerships that support literacy development efforts in Missouri, including communicating and collaborating with LEAs across the State of Missouri
• Follow the DESE work calendar
• Adhere to Missouri coaching protocols and procedures
• Plan and attend monthly statewide literacy coach meetings
• Participate in mid-year and end-of-year performance evaluations
• Provide support and supervision to assigned literacy coaches and to assigned schools
• Work with literacy coaches to effectively identify the needs of assigned schools to prioritize, schedule, organize, and provide technical assistance
• Complete other duties and functions as assigned by DESE

Planning/Communication/Collaboration Activities:

• Collaborate with other initiatives and interagency work of the RPDCs and DESE to provide support to the language and literacy consultants, literacy coaches, and LEAs

Meeting/Conference Activities:

• Attend and participate in monthly, multi-day meetings, with literacy coaches, specialists, and consultants at the direction of DESE
• Attend, participate in, and present at conferences as requested by DESE

• The Regional Literacy Assistant Director is expected to travel within the state as needed, and travel for attendance at DESE required meetings/conferences
• This position should expect frequent travel throughout the state, including other RPDC areas

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Specialized Knowledge/Experience:

• Master's degree in education with 3 years documented experience teaching reading OR bachelor's degree with 5 years documented experience teaching reading with a minimum of 3 years of literacy experience at the School, District, or State level
• Documented teaching experience in teaching K-3 reading
• Documented successful coaching/leadership experience
• Documented successful experience designing professional development specific to literacy instruction
• Completion of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Volume I and II Training

Specialized Certification:

• Elementary teaching certificate
• Training in the science of reading

Specialized Skills:

• Documented experience in reading/literacy or related field
• Documented experience in a supervisory role
• Documented experience providing professional development to educators and/or coaches to achieve the goals of Missouri's Read, Lead, Exceed initiatives
• Experience analyzing and using school, district, and state student achievement data for instructional decision making
• Ability to express complex ideas to a variety of audiences clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage diverse activities and meet established deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with Department staff and local school LEA personnel
• Ability to analyze complex educational problems and develop feasible solutions

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,916 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 9E
University Title: EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE COACH
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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