ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION
OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION: LITERACY COACH 1020.03AR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. At least five years successful experience in teaching
2. A master’s degree or higher; a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate
3. Demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in all areas of literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking)
4. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with adult learners
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Principal and Level Director
JOB GOAL: To support teachers and staff in the assigned school in expanding their knowledge, skills and understanding related to effective instruction and how students learn with a focus on the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking resulting in improved demonstration of student learning.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coach building level staff members to enhance their ability in supporting students as they demonstrate a high level of accomplishment in the areas of literacy/language arts.
2. Work with the building Principal and Level Director to develop and implement activities supporting the enhancement of individual teaching skills.
3. Engage in professional development to enhance personal professional knowledge and skills.
4. Assist the principal in development of and implementation of: writing plan, thinking strategies, literacy initiatives, curriculum, assessment and instructional practices.
5. Assumes all other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Student Leaning and Level Director.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Compensation will be determined based on the number of contract days and board-approved teacher salary schedule.
Adopted Oldham County Board of Education February 22, 2006 Revised: July 21, 2011, October 30, 2014