Secondary Literacy Coach

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS

Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-district partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 12,200 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. The Partnership works within the LA Unified School District context, which includes honoring all collective bargaining agreements for its teachers and school staff. To learn more about the Partnership, our mission, and how we approach our goals, please visit our website.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking a Secondary Literacy Coach for School Transformation to join our mission to improve learning and academic achievement for students in the Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts communities. The Partnership Instructional Coaching Program’s purpose is to cultivate, align, and codify conditions for instructional coaching best practices. Partnership Coaches are key resources in closing opportunity gaps through building teacher capacity.

Instructional Coaches partner with one school within our network and work onsite to cultivate teacher capacity by providing professional development, supporting teachers to develop and implement impactful curriculum aligned with Common Core Literacy standards, and collaborating with teachers using data to improve learning goals and outcomes. Coaches also collaborate within a cohort of Partnership team members to address successes and challenges at their specific school sites, analyze data, and strategically and effectively meet the needs of the schools within their cohort. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in and love for teaching, including significant experience with Secondary and Literacy instruction, Common Core, and teacher development. This is a full-time, year-round position that is dependent on individual school budgets and organizational need.

Coaches for School Transformation has a direct impact on the 2030 strategic plan through developing an exceptional teaching force with an emphasis on math and ELA by creating professional learning experiences that build upon foundational competencies and that meet teachers where they are in their professional growth.

The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and in our home office. The Secondary Literacy Coach will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Curriculum Development & Implementation 

• Work with cohort and Literacy teams to develop and execute priority initiatives for Literacy instruction at Partnership schools
• Develop and oversee the implementation of Literacy curricular materials, including curriculum maps, common assessments, technology-connected learning programs, and other tools to support teachers and students in meeting Common Core standards
• Collaborate with school administration to support effective instruction of Common Core, ensuring systems are in place for the Literacy team to be successful
• Collaborate with other members of the Partnership Instructional Team and Literacy Teams to coordinate activities, develop teacher support resources, address issues and concerns, and exchange best practices

Teacher Coaching, Training, & Support 

• Build teacher capacity to implement Common Core Literacy instruction, including utilizing curriculum maps, planning from standards, developing units and lessons that incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy and practices, developing assessments, implementing instructional strategies, and using data to inform instruction
• Conduct regular classroom observations and facilitate coaching conversations with the goal of teacher growth and student learning
• Design and deliver school-specific professional development to support the delivery of Literacy instruction and provide teachers and leaders with instructional resources related to Common Core
• Lead the development of a team-based, collaborative, and data-centric environment for teachers that is focused on student outcomes

Data & Impact 

• Facilitate data inquiries on an ongoing basis to assess the progress and needs of schools, teachers, and instructional initiatives, and support leaders and teachers in analyzing and responding to the data
• Work with school leaders to plan for and lead data cycles with grade-level or department teams of teachers
• Create, implement, and maintain trackers for data, coaching, professional development, and other requests from the Coordinator and school administrators

Teaming & Collaboration

• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and Partnership teammates to enhance instruction and learning for students
• Attend monthly Partnership all staff meetings and participate in Partnership Instructional Coaching Program meetings and retreats
• Participate in Partnership annual planning and performance management cycles
• Engage in Coach-Focused Competency growth and development

POSITION FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES

A successful first year in this role will include:

• Build relationships with partner school teachers and administrators
• Developing a system of coaching cycles, professional development, and data analysis conversations in partner school 
• Demonstration and implementation of Coach Focused Competencies
• Coach teachers to deliver instructional practices that protect access to grade-level content
• Support teachers to enable students to think about and grapple with grade-level content in every classroom and in every lesson  
• Support teachers to enable students to demonstrate mastery of grade-level content

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven record of academic success working with students in historically underserved schools and setting high expectations for teachers and students, including at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience in grades K-6/12 and 2 years of school leadership experience (coaching, teacher leader, department chair, BTSA coach, peer observer, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential are required, and a master’s degree or other advanced degree is preferred
• Experience designing, leading, and facilitating professional development for adult learners, preferably elementary/secondary teachers; knowledge of and experience with adult learning theory is a plus
• Deep working knowledge of Literacy Common Core state standards as well as Instructional Shifts for Literacy 
• Comfort and skill observing and providing direct feedback to teachers, both written and verbal, that leads to tangible improvement, as well as a demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire, and build strong working and mentoring relationships with adults
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administrative staff, instructional staff, and support staff
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including the ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making
• Ability to travel between school sites in South Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and Watts, as well as the Partnership home office in Downtown Los Angeles
• Experience with Culturally and Historically Responsive Education framework is a plus
• Flexibility and a sense of possibility in stressful situations
• Working understanding of K-12 public education sector with a lens into LAUSD
• A deep belief in the power of our communities, the Partnership’s mission, approach, and core values
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members
• A willingness to learn, grow, and model the Partnership Org-Wide Competencies and Coach Focused Competencies

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for external candidates is $103,646. The Partnership’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our compensation practices. Our goal is to ensure that salaries are fair for all staff members who hold many intersectional identities, and we set salaries based on a robust compensation model grounded in consistency and transparency. The exact salary for this position is dependent on the relevant skills and experiences that the candidate brings to the role.

The Partnership also offers a robust benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; a 403(b) retirement program with employee match and vesting; parental and sabbatical leaves; a professional development allowance; and generous paid time off. Details can be found here.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents and application via this link.
 

Research shows that women and individuals from systemically marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications. While this job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements to be successful in this role, the Partnership is committed to considering all applicants who are passionate about our mission and can see themselves excelling in this role – including those with diverse and non-traditional work experience.

For technical assistance or support for applying with a disability, please contact the Home Office Talent Team.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to – and actively pursues – diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The Partnership prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race such as hairstyle), creed, color, religion, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, age, military and veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy or childbirth, physical disability or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Partnership also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.