Instructional Literacy Coach (MV) IN-HOUSE ONLY 25/26 School Year en Coachella Valley Unified School District

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

General Description of Position Goals: The Instructional Literacy Coach is responsible for building teachers’ capacity, to ensure diverse learners meet the demands of adopted Common Core State Standards and effective classroom implementation of literacy practices, including a focus on foundational reading skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing development in the context of a Multi- Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The Instructional Literacy Coach will provide on-going academic classroom- based modeling, coaching, and mentoring to plan, implement, and deliver high-quality professional development in reading and language development; and support Professional Learning Communities (PLC)/Grade Level or Content Level Teams inquiry, collaboration, and data analysis. Additionally, the Instructional Literacy Coach may be asked to organize, manage, and document literacy implementation plans as outlined by the site administration.

-Valid California Credential - Single Subject or Multiple Subject and ELA is required -Three (3) letters of recommendation, within 18 months. -Resume -Letter of Interest/Introduction Please note: All required documents must be attached or application will be screened out. Please see attached job description for further information.

1. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching. A minimum of one year of successful experience coaching is desirable. 2. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required; Official Transcripts. Master’s Degree is desirable. 3. Credential: Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing Elementary or Single Subject Service and English Learner Authorization is required. 4. Other Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: -Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form completion -TB Test Clearance -Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance -Must possess a valid California Driver’s License during the course of employment. Must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

$65,655 - $136,033 (12 years of certificated teaching experience accepted upon hire)

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED OR YOUR APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.