Biliteracy Instructional Coach - Converse
Company: School District of Beloit
Location: Cottage Grove
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The School District of Beloit is seeking a Biliteracy
Intructional Coach for Converse Elementary School. This is a
permanent/full time position based on a 192 day contract. Must hold
or be able to obtain the following required license:
#1088/1777/1023/1395. Experience with elementary school age
students preferred. Candidate will join a strong, dynamic team of
dedicated professional educators focused on continuous improvement.
Minority and bilingual speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
Coaching positions are available. Salary offers are based on
education/experience. Start date: ASAP.
Job purpose The Biliteracy Instructional Coach (BIC) serves as part
of the Leadership and Multi Level Systems of Support Teams and is
primarily responsible for bringing evidence-based practices into
multilingual classrooms by working with and supporting teachers in
coaching cycles and supporting administration in order to increase
student engagement, culturally responsive practices, improve
student achievement, and build teacher capacity. The BIC works as
both an agent of change and a colleague with classroom teachers to
support student learning and planning and preparation of
high-quality instruction. The BIC focuses on individual coaching
and group professional development that aligns with district
initiatives that will expand and refine the understanding about
researched-based effective instruction. In order to meet this
purpose, the BIC must be committed to coaching through a lens of
equity, helping the district dismantle systems of oppression, and
providing anti-racist schooling experiences for all students. They
will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and
identified needs of individual students and teachers in support of
the school's Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP). Duties and
Responsibilities Serves as a collaborative instructional leader by
ensuring the adherence to rigorous and relevant academic standards
across content areas within a multilingual instructional context
through the implementation of district universal curricula, core
resources and initiatives. Plans for professional growth
opportunities for teachers by providing them with research-based
multilingual strategies and best practices to meet student needs.
Support ELL students and their families in communication and
engagement with the school community in regards to attendance,
student achievement, student social and emotional progress, etc.
This communication and engagement shall be with the support of
and/or in collaboration with the Bilingual Home School Liaison.
Plan, organize, and provide instruction that meet state and federal
standards, in the language of instruction as deemed appropriate by
the context of instruction, the available programming and the needs
of the students. Design, coordinate and deliver culturally and
linguistically responsive professional learning opportunities.
Researches and remains current on best practice of culturally
responsive teaching and educational equity within multilingual
educational settings. Assists instructional leadership and
instructional staff with professional development and effective use
of culturally responsive existing and emerging strategies.
Collaboratively works with the Multi Level Systems of Support
(MLSS) Team to create and monitor student intervention plans within
the district MLSS Framework. Models the use of technology as an
enhancement to student and staff learning. Assists the
administrative team with the development and facilitation of the
Continuous Improvement Plan. Identification of school level
teaching and learning needs, as well as barriers and challenges, by
analyzing student data, and organizing and implementing
problem-solving actions with teachers (in teams and individually)
to refine their knowledge and skills. Primary support for teachers
will include, but not be limited to, in-class coaching, observing,
modeling of instructional strategies, guiding teachers in analysis
of student work, developing lesson plans with teachers based on
student needs, supporting data analysis, supporting the integration
of technology, co-planning with teachers, and supporting students
through digital literacy and conducting classroom walkthroughs.
Assists in collaborative development of district-wide diagnostic
and benchmark assessments. Establishes and maintains confidential
relationships with teachers. The conversations and interactions
that the coach has with teachers must always remain confidential so
that a high level of trust is created and maintained between the
teacher and the coach. Collaborates with the STEAMM Instructional
Coach, Literacy Instructional Coach and building leadership team.
Work collaboratively in professional learning communities and
support district initiatives as an agent of change. Provides
support to students through interventions. Performs additional
tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Required
Qualifications Wisconsin teaching certificate. Wisconsin DPI
Bilingual Licensure 1023 or 1395 ESL Licensure. Minimum 5 years'
experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting
student achievement and working successfully with students who have
the greatest needs. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in
Education. Demonstrated language proficiency in Spanish. Reading
License 1316 or Reading Specialist 5017 or able to obtain either
within 2 years.
Working Conditions
Uses keyboard, mouse, or other alternative input device. Converses
and is understood verbally and in written form. Works in a
stationary position for up to four hours at a time. Organizes and
prioritizes own work as well as the work of others, often
multitasking. Frequently works long and irregular hours. Regularly
operates a motor vehicle to attend meetings in various locations.
Makes presentations, both formal and informal. Responsible for
decisions that have a significant business impact to the School
District of Beloit.
We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School
District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic District with more
than 5,600 students. Our mission, values, and goals support the
academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented
teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high
academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable
curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century
Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity,
collaboration, and communication.
At the School District of Beloit, we are committed and strengthened
by our Diversity (honoring our human differences); Equity (removing
barriers and providing support for individuals to achieve their
greatest potential); and Inclusion (ensuring each and every one
belongs).
Our District includes an early childhood program; six elementary
schools, 4K through third grade; four intermediate schools, fourth
through eighth grade; one traditional high school with an Academy
Model; and one alternative high school.
Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois,
Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming
downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally
renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival;
miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of
course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also
the headquarters for several national and international companies
including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry
Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.
The School District of Beloit provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected
by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
Keywords: School District of Beloit, Minneapolis , Biliteracy Instructional Coach - Converse, Education / Teaching , Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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