Literacy Coach - Andrew Jackson Middle School

Andrew Jackson Middle School is seeking an experienced Literacy Coach to serve as a stable resource of professional development, progress monitoring, and student data analysis throughout a school to generate improvement in reading instruction and reading achievement for our middle school students.

As a priority school, benefits-eligible teachers at Jackson Middle may qualify for a Tier II priority school recruitment and retention bonus, if they fulfill the bonus requirements.

At Jackson, we are committed to quality education that challenges and motivates our students to reach their highest potential by being STAR Generals (S*tay Safe, Take Responsibility, Achieve Academic Excellence, R*espect Yourself and Others).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Reading, Middle Grades English, Integrated Curriculum, Secondary English, Varying Exceptionalities, or Specific Learning Disabilities is required
• Three (3) years of classroom experience required; five (5) years secondary experience is preferred
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training within two (2) years of appointment

• Reading Certification required through Reading K-12 Endorsement or Coverage K-12,

OR

• Agreement to complete a minimum of two (2) reading competencies per year in Reading Endorsement Program in-service courses

OR

• Six semester hours of college courses in reading
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training within two (2) years of appointment

• Valid State Driver’s License

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of secondary experience preferred

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution preferred

Literacy Coach applicants must be in the District's Literacy Coach Pool by sending a letter of intent and resume to Debbie Wood in Elementary Leading & Learning at our District Office, plus three (3) letters or recommendation and three (3) recent summative evaluations.

Qualified Literacy Coaches must also create an online instructional BEACON application on the BPS website https://iss.brevard.k12.fl.us/AT000.pgm and apply for this position on our site.

Additionally, you may send a letter of intent and resume to Principal Tina Susin at Andrew Jackson Middle School, however, all the other steps must be completed in order to be considered.

Please note salary is based on verifiable years of teaching experience as per District guidelines. We also have a tentative salary increase to $48,725, pending BFT contract ratification and Board approval.

As the largest employer in Brevard County, we are proud to offer excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits to all full-time employees.

Make a difference in literacy by supporting students and teachers at Jackson Middle School!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• classroom: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• FLDOE Reading certification or endorsement (Required)

Work Location: One location