Literacy Coach (Grades 1-5)

Job description / Role

Job profile

• Supports in the development, coordination, and support of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for ELL students and literacy in grades 1-5.
• Supports and liaises closely with content teachers.

Specific responsibilities

• Schedule and administer WIDA tests in collaboration with Assistant Director of EAL & Literacy and Assessment Manager.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of four (4) years successful EAL and/or literacy teaching experience required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience with co-planning, co-teaching, and intervention programming.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of ELL students in grades 1-5.
• Develop ILPs and interventions to improve literacy for supported learners in grades 1-5.
• Provide thorough and timely reports, data, and information to relevant stakeholders for students on his/her caseload.
• Support the planning, coordinating, developing, and monitoring of ELL support structures in grades 1-5 including:
  • Collaborating with general education teachers to ensure that general education classroom environments and learning experiences support ELLs.
  • Identifying English Language Development objectives for students and monitoring student progress on these objectives.
  • Developing and supporting policies and procedures that guide the learning process toward ELL students' achievement of curriculum goals alongside English Language Development.
  • Ensuring that the curriculum is supported with well differentiated planning of lessons.
  • Co-teaching, employing effective ELL instructional methods and materials to support student learning.
  • Co-planning with teachers to support the use of effective instructional methods and materials.
  • Developing and facilitating intervention programming for ELL students.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ILP meetings, and any other meetings pertaining to students on his/her caseload.
• Co-plan and deliver training for teaching staff on ELL and literacy strategies.
• Maintain confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with UAE law, MOE/KHDA regulations, GEMS policy, and the procedure of the school.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of four (4) years successful EAL and/or literacy teaching experience required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience with co-planning, co-teaching, and intervention programming.

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Education

• English

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.