Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Support the review and analysis of student and peer coaching data, guiding peer coach participants and school teams to use data to inform instructional decision-making and improve student literacy outcomes.
• Provide high-quality professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading for teams of teachers, under the supervision of Alabama Reading Initiative support staff, to strengthen instructional practices beyond third grade.
• Participate in professional learning based on current research and aligned to Science of Reading evidence-based instructional practices
• Demonstrate professional and collaborative behaviors that represent ALSDE positively and support the mission and goals of ARI Beyond Grade 3.
• Maintain accurate records documenting levels of support provided to peer coaches, school-level teams, and district-level teams.
• Perform additional duties as related to assigned responsibilities and essential functions, including, but not limited to, travel. (Reimbursement for travel expenses is provided within state guidelines.)Perform additional duties as related to assigned responsibilities and essential functions, which include, but are not limited to, travel. (Reimbursement for travel expenses provided within state guidelines.)

Education:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
• Preferred experience in educational leadership and/or summer- and after-school programs

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written, communication, and technology skills
• Attitude of professionalism and ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Strong motivational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Detail-oriented
• Disciplined ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Day-to-day travel
• Ability to travel overnight, as needed.

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department.
Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Department for instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to: , Subject: RSE-ARI Beyond Grade 3