Esl Interventionist / Coach

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

POSITION:Coach/Interventionist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Coach/Interventionist will support and assist classroom teachers with modeling and implementing strategies and content specific pedagogy to provide student support and accelerate progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Massachusetts license in appropriate content area and grade levels
• Experience and a minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in the content area
• Successful completion of the Massachusetts test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in appropriate content and grade level for the position.
• Demonstrated success working with teachers and administrators as a professional development provider, team leader, and/or facilitator.
• Ability to communicate effectively and model collaboration with staff and parents.
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and ensuring all students have access to high quality instruction
• Experience in developing and providing professional development to teachers in content-specific pedagogy.
• Knowledge of educational improvement planning and assessment/data driven instruction.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designated District Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership to ensure that all students meet the appropriate learning standards as measured by the required corresponding assessments.
• Increase student achievement using support research based strategies for improving instruction quality.
• Prepares, models, delivers, and assesses instruction for teachers
• Design, implement and participate in high quality professional development designed to support district-based initiatives, increase student achievement using strategies for improving instruction quality.
• Facilitate development and implementation of rigorous and relevant curriculum for delivery to students.
• Assists in assessing the level of services to be provided to each student based on assessments and proficiency levels.
• Assists and facilitates as needed in scheduled meetings with content teachers.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association Contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing date: Until Filled

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.