Middle School Regional Literacy Coach
(Internal Applicants Only)
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful,
innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so
that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have
the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse
educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and
teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of support, including our central headquarters
team that supports KIPP DC's 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members
dedicated to this mission. POSITION OVERVIEW:
KIPP DC seeks a Literacy Coach to join the KIPP DC instructional coaching team. The instructional
coaching team is responsible for the content support of leaders and teachers ensuring all students
develop literacy skills in joyful, affirming and engaging classrooms. The Literacy Coach's work will fall into
two categories: literacy program implementation, teacher and leader development. This is an exempt
role and will report to the Senior Managing Director of Literacy and Humanities. This position is only open for current KIPP DC employees. The deadline for internal applicants to apply is April 19, 2024. Literacy Program Implementation Leads implementation of a high-quality literacy program, including all aspects of word recognition, language comprehension, and writing Observe instructional practices in schools to identify strengths and address gaps with coaching and professional development Analyze regional data to ensure that instruction is driving outcomes and address gaps with strategic instructional action, coaching and professional development Manage and support administration of DIBELS benchmark and progress monitoring assessment windows Teacher and Leader Development Design and lead weekly content team meetings to support lesson internalization, content knowledge and pedagogical skill development Coach Middle School teachers in curriculum implementation and data-driven instruction Create data-driven action plans that drive student growth and achievement in word recognition, language comprehension, and writing Design and lead regional professional development to build content knowledge, develop pedagogy and curriculum/assessment-specific training Lead weekly walk-throughs and classroom observations with school leadership teams Collaborate with school-based leaders and teachers to devise meaningful action plans that improve student outcomes REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree required Master's degree preferred Five years of literacy teaching experience required Two or more years of coaching or leadership experience required Demonstrated excellence in instructional leadership, including instructional coaching, leading professional development, and student outcomes Ability to analyze and use qualitative and quantitative data on a regular basis to drive decision making
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