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PURPOSE
The purpose of the Literacy Coach is to provide educators with support to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the development and implementation of effective instructional methods, assessments and/or activities related to improving academic performance.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
The expected outcome for this effort is to improve academic achievement of students by implementing effective, evidenced-based instructional practices and strategies.

SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATION
The Literacy Coach will have the following certification:
•Elementary or secondary content-specific teaching certificate
•Must complete or have completed Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Volume I and II Training [this can be completed after hire date and provided by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) if necessary]
•Must complete or have completed Aspire Training (this can be completed after hire date and provided by DESE if necessary)

SPECIALIZED SKILLS
The Literacy Coach will have the following skills:
•Ability to express complex ideas to a variety of audiences clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
•Ability to manage diverse activities and meet established deadlines.
•Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with department staff and local school LEA personnel.
•Ability to analyze complex educational problems and develop feasible solutions.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
The Literacy Coach will have the following knowledge and/or experience:
•Understanding of significant research in the field of literacy education and the ability to apply the findings to the improvement of instruction.
•Growth mindset and interest in finding support to motivate greater learning for students and teachers.
•Experience with the science of reading and associated instruction, intervention, and assessment practices.
•Three (3) years of classroom experience.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
•Report data and coaching activities as required in a format and through a system designated by DESE.

OVERALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The Literacy Coach will:
• Participate in collaborative planning meetings with other literacy coaches within and across regions. Must participate in at
least one literacy planning meeting with other literacy coaches and consultants within the Regional Professional Development
Centers (RPDC).
• Assist DESE with the collection of data for statewide analysis.
• Attend and actively participate in statewide monthly resource, support, and training meetings, as designated by the DESE
master calendar and direction from DESE Technical Contact and/or DESE Literacy Coordinator.
• Report data and consultant activities each month or more frequently as required by Literacy Director using a DESE-provided
system.
• Assist all partner LEAs in improving academic achievement of students.
• Assist educators in implementing effective, evidenced-based instructional practices and strategies.
• Assist identified LEAs within the region to improve post-secondary outcomes for students
• Serve as a mentor for new consultants.
• Attend regional and national conferences as requested by DESE.

Term of Employment:   Full Time
Salary/Benefits:
$60,000 (This position is contingent on funding.)