Literacy Coach

ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #34

964 Spafford

Antioch, IL 60002

Phone (847) 838-8421                                                                              Fax (847) 838-8404

Literacy Coach

Individual must possess valid Illinois appropriate certification; District 34 is seeking energetic and enthusiastic candidates to fill a full-time literacy coach vacancy.  Salary based upon training and experience.

 Qualifications

• Appropriate certification for the position (Reading Specialist Endorsement REQUIRED )
• Background and experience in providing reading interventions, guided reading, instruction of comprehension strategies, and use of informal and formal assessment
• Ability to plan, organize, and provide appropriate support for professional development activities collaboratively with principals, other literacy coaches and the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
• Ability to use diverse instructional strategies and varied methods of assessment to provide a differentiated curriculum 
• Experience with diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties
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• Knowledge and ability to apply developmentally appropriate best practices
• Knowledge and skills in integrating relevant technology into units of instruction
• Practical knowledge of current assessment techniques
• Demonstration of strong verbal interpersonal and written communication skills with colleagues, parents and administration
• Willingness to participate on school committees for the general improvement of instruction and curriculum
• Demonstration of a personal commitment to teacher collaboration and continuous professional growth

An outstanding candidate for this position is a professional who:

• Demonstrates success working as a flexible, contributing, and collaborative member of a team of professionals
• Provides support for improved instructional practices
• Analyzes data to monitor student learning and inform instructional decisions
• Shows enthusiasm, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to accept change
• Establishes and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Works collaboratively to plan team meetings (provide activities for planning, reflections, problem solving, and analysis of student learning)
• Understands the unique and varying needs of students
• Assists in building duties in a collaborative manner
• Willingly participates on committees to develop and improve curriculum
• Actively pursues continual professional growth and is committed to our vision of making our school a place of excellence

Application Process:

Interested applicants must complete an online application www.antioch34.com.