Reading Coach (Effective 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR)
Reading Coach (Effective 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR)
Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)
Tucson, AZ
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Summary
The Reading Coach will support schools in Tier I instruction, Tier II intervention, data-based decision making, and infrastructure. The Reading Coach will work with classroom teachers, interventionists and support staff who implement tiered instructional programs to students. The reading coach will support these staff in providing effective reading instruction and assessment through implementation of district evidence-based adopted curriculum and intervention programs through coaching, modeling and professional development. Please note that 50% of time is spent with K-3 students and 50% with 6th grade students.
Minimum Requirements
Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certain endorsement/approved area(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Structured English Immersion (SEI) Requirement
Prior academic coaching experience
Two (2) years experience working with adult learners
Three (3) years experience working with diverse population
Three (3) years experience or training in a coaching framework or methodology
Reading endorsement
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience with administration and interpretation of screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments, including working with associated online data systems
Experience implementing components of an MTSS framework
Expertise in beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading
Knowledgeable about current and past research in content areas and other pedagogies relevant to the coaching role
Familiarity with Tucson Unified School District policies and practices, including the current reading program. Adept at balancing and prioritizing professional duties before, during, and after school hours, as well as planning and preparing for these duties
Demonstrated punctuality, preparedness, organization, and commitment
Additional Requirements After Hire
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and weekends.
Willing to work in June and July to attend specialized training at an added duty rate of pay.
COMMENTS
Effective: 2024-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Roberts Naylor K-8 - 29th St & Columbus Area
FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 10.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
To view the full job description, please visit our website.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
The Reading Coach will support schools in Tier I instruction, Tier II intervention, data-based decision making, and infrastructure. The Reading Coach will work with classroom teachers, interventionists and support staff who implement tiered instructional programs to students. The reading coach will support these staff in providing effective reading instruction and assessment through implementation of district evidence-based adopted curriculum and intervention programs through coaching, modeling and professional development. Please note that 50% of time is spent with K-3 students and 50% with 6th grade students.
Minimum Requirements
Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Certain endorsement/approved area(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Structured English Immersion (SEI) Requirement
Prior academic coaching experience
Two (2) years experience working with adult learners
Three (3) years experience working with diverse population
Three (3) years experience or training in a coaching framework or methodology
Reading endorsement
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience with administration and interpretation of screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments, including working with associated online data systems
Experience implementing components of an MTSS framework
Expertise in beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading
Knowledgeable about current and past research in content areas and other pedagogies relevant to the coaching role
Familiarity with Tucson Unified School District policies and practices, including the current reading program. Adept at balancing and prioritizing professional duties before, during, and after school hours, as well as planning and preparing for these duties
Demonstrated punctuality, preparedness, organization, and commitment
Additional Requirements After Hire
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Availability to work flexible hours as needed, to include evenings and weekends.
Willing to work in June and July to attend specialized training at an added duty rate of pay.
COMMENTS
Effective: 2024-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Roberts Naylor K-8 - 29th St & Columbus Area
FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 10.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
To view the full job description, please visit our website.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
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