Secondary Literacy Coach

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking a Secondary Literacy Coach for School Transformation to join the mission to improve learning and academic achievement for students in the Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts communities. The Partnership Instructional Coaching Program cultivates conditions for instructional coaching best practices. Partnership Coaches are key resources in closing opportunity gaps through building teacher capacity.

Instructional Coaches partner with one school within the network and work onsite to cultivate teacher capacity by providing professional development, supporting teachers to develop and implement impactful curriculum aligned with Common Core Literacy standards, and collaborating with teachers using data to improve learning goals and outcomes. Coaches also collaborate within a cohort of Partnership team members to address successes and challenges at their specific school sites.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development & Implementation: Work with cohort and Literacy teams to develop and execute priority initiatives for Literacy instruction. Develop and oversee implementation of Literacy curricular materials, including curriculum maps, common assessments, and technology-connected learning programs. Collaborate with school administration to support effective instruction of Common Core.

Teacher Coaching, Training, & Support: Build teacher capacity to implement Common Core Literacy instruction. Conduct regular classroom observations and facilitate coaching conversations. Design and deliver school-specific professional development. Lead development of team-based, collaborative, data-centric environment focused on student outcomes.

Data & Impact: Facilitate data inquiries to assess progress and needs of schools, teachers, and initiatives. Work with school leaders to plan and lead data cycles. Create and maintain trackers for data, coaching, and professional development.

Teaming & Collaboration: Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and Partnership teammates. Attend monthly all staff meetings and participate in Program meetings and retreats. Engage in Coach-Focused Competency growth and development.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience in grades K-12 and 2 years of school leadership experience (coaching, teacher leader, department chair, BTSA coach, peer observer, etc.). Bachelor's degree and teaching credential required; master's degree or advanced degree preferred. Experience designing, leading, and facilitating professional development for adult learners. Deep working knowledge of Literacy Common Core state standards and Instructional Shifts for Literacy. Comfort and skill observing and providing direct feedback to teachers. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively. Strong analytical and computer skills.