RECRUITMENT BULLETIN 16-066                                                                                 LITERACY COACH FOR ENL AND
AUGUST 12, 2016                                                                                                           BILINGUAL ED TEACHERS 
 
                                                                    NOTICE OF POSITION
 
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for teaching position of:

            LITERACY COACH for English as a New Language and Bilingual Education Teachers            

                                                Multilingual Education Department

 
APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs.  Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application.  Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.
 
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application.  (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.)  If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and New York State certification that covers grades K-6 in eading/Literacy, Elementary Education, TESOL or Special Education. Candidates must also have completed three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban setting. In evaluating each candidate’s qualifications, consideration will be given to the candidate’s coursework, experiences, and expertise in the areas of scientifically based reading research,  assessment, data analysis, working with English language learners and ENL teachers, and professional development in the area of literacy.  The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and  demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults.  The following will also be considered in evaluating each candidate’s qualifications:  proficiency in the use of technology, knowledge of the Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), knowledge of the State assessments; and the ability to facilitate professional learning for teachers in a confidential relationship that encourages risk taking.
 
DUTIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Guiding and assisting TESOL and Bilingual teachers in the full and ongoing implementation of all District literacy initiatives;
• Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of District literacy programs with support of Buffalo City Schools administration and building principal;
• Collaborating with teachers and building principals regarding the implementation of research based instructional strategies that are direct, explicit, systematic, and aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards;
• Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of the District writing initiative at the building level;
• Administering and analyzing literacy screening and diagnostic measures;
• Monitoring interventions for students who are reading or writing below grade level, to include monitoring student intervention plans;
• Reviewing and analyzing student diagnostic, screening, progress monitoring and outcome assessment data to assist in determining appropriate interventions and necessary program modifications;
• Assisting in the development of action plans and supporting this implementation based on data;
• Providing professional development for teachers at grade level meetings, superintendent conference days, etc.;
• Continuous learning regarding scientifically researched-based best practices in literacy instruction;
• Modeling district literacy initiatives in classrooms;
• Attending district professional development for coaches;