Master Teacher and Literacy Coach

Master Teacher and Literacy Coach

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson (Philip’s Academy), seeks a skilled and experienced educator as its Master Teacher and Literacy Coach to drive a high performing school’s literacy program. The goal of the Master Teacher and Literacy Coach is to model effective teaching and collaborate closely with the school’s academic leadership team (Directors, Principals, and Executives) to ensure that teachers are planning/executing lessons and developing classroom-based cultures that promote high levels of student achievement and excitement for teaching and learning in literacy. The Master Teacher and Literacy Coach in conjunction with the academic leadership team will ensure that every content area classroom and literacy intervention focuses on improving students' literacy habits and skills through emphasis on student motivation, engagement, achievement, and quality teacher practice.

Mission: The mission of philip’s Academy Charter school of Paterson (PACS) is, we will provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.

Reports Directly To: Chief Academic Officer

Roles & Responsibilities:

Instruction and Leadership

Lead the planning process to ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of the literacy instructional model

Lead the implementation of of school-wide literacy plan and literacy improvement

Develop and lead professional development sessions for the instructional staff as necessary and/or as requested by the Chief Academic Officer and School Leader

Organize, manage, evaluate and supervise effective procedures for the operation of the school’s instructional vision consistent with the instructional model

Provide ongoing consistent support to teachers for the implementation and instruction components, through a cycle of coaching and feedback

Lead curriculum mapping process as needed

Ensure necessary accommodations and modifications are implemented regularly in every classroom so that each students academic needs are met

Establish procedures to evaluate and select literacy instructional resources and provide school leaders with these recommendations and requests in a timely manner.

Model outstanding and highly effective teaching for instructional staff.

Co-plan and co-teach with instructional staff

Willing to teach one section of related content

Support and/or manage extended learning opportunities to support young people afterschool and/or during Saturday school

Administrative and Coordination:

Using Data to prepare schedules and coordinate interventions.

Managing assessment data and using it to drive instruction and programmatic decisions.

Assist school leaders in identifying campus weaknesses in reading/language arts.

Support teachers through one-one coach and workshop to disaggregating and analyzing data to plan instruction

Present literacy data report and presentations to school leaders, when applicable

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred; advanced degree in education a plus.

At least five (5) years of successful work in instruction

Valid New Jersey teacher certification, ELA/Literacy highly required

A valid New Jersey supervisory or school administration certification, preferred

Training in school content area curriculum, instructional strategies and reading initiatives (preferred)

A clear record of elevating student achievement in an urban classroom, with a strong understanding of pedagogy that drives results.

A relentless work ethic and commitment to achieving the school's mission.

Excellent strategic planning, leadership, management, and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead instructional and non-instructional staff.

Shared dedication to Philip’s Academy’s philosophy and mission.

A minimum of two years leading and/or implementing school-wide literacy initiatives

Experience in strategic planning and leading adults

In depth knowledge of reading processes, acquisition, assessment, and instruction

Experience managing assessment data and using it to drive instruction and programmatic decisions

Knowledge and demonstrated implementation of New Jersey Learning Standards in English Language Arts

Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Openness to feedback and a willingness to take personal responsibility for teacher and student success

Demonstrated commitment to closing the achievement gap

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten-month employee. Salary to be recommended by the School Leader and approved by board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation.

Philip’s Academy Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Paterson, NJ 07501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person