The University of Indianapolis/CELL seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Literacy Training Support Specialist. The Training Support Specialist will provide ongoing support for school administrators and coaches in their goals for continuous school improvement relative to literacy as part of the IDOE Literacy Cadre. This staff member will provide both virtual and onsite support in the local school setting. This staff member should have extensive experience in data-driven instructional coaching, planning and providing professional development for adult learners, and knowledge of evidence-aligned literacy practices.
This is a 1-year position.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Degree strongly preferred
Licenses/Certifications/Credentials: minimum of 5 years of elementary teaching experience with a literacy endorsement or equivalent qualification; experience as a literacy specialist, instructional coach, or school administrator
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Acts as a leading member of the CELL literacy staff in the execution of the Indiana Literacy Cadre program cohort 4, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain supportive relationships with school administrators, instructional coaches, and school faculty.
- Provide support and guidance to the leadership and coaches of CELL’s Indiana Literacy Cadre schools.
- Support school administrators in their goals for continuous school improvement relative literacy.
- Review and analyze school data and serve as a thinking partner with school staff related to the continuous improvement of early literacy. Education for Service
- Plan and lead or co-lead professional development that is responsive to needs at the school level when requested.
- Visit participating schools, in person, at least once per month.
- review curriculum, instruction, and assessment related to research-based reading instruction
- support robust instructional coaching - mini and full cycles that include data-driven outcomes
- review class level, grade level progress monitoring data and
- review and analyze local formative assessment data during interim assessment windows
- Conduct a minimum of 3 contacts with coaches each week, including emails, phone calls, or written notes, ensuring at least one is face-to-face, either in person or virtually.
- Provide monthly feedback to the CELL and IDOE teams regarding the implementation of instructional coaching support using the data collection instruments, which inform the Indiana Department of Education.
- Actively participate in twice-monthly 90-minute professional development designed to strengthen instructional coaching practices and pedagogical knowledge related to literacy; facilitate small group discussions during professional development sessions.
- Provide oversight, monitoring, and problem-solving support for coaches in implementing the goals of the project, guided by the cadre assurances
- Review coaches’ data dashboard submissions weekly to ensure both qualitative and quantitative accuracy and offer constructive feedback as needed.
- Provide ongoing support and training for coaches, including specific feedback regarding effective data-driven instructional coaching practices, and plan or facilitate effective professional development for cadre schools.
- Be familiar with current research and curricular resources provided by the project or seek support to that end.
- Develop effective coaching skills and engage in professional development, including engagement in professional readings.
- Keep up to date with monthly Data Dashboard entries, capturing the following: a summary of any on-site school visit
- documentation of contact with coaches each week
- documentation of administrator meetings on a monthly basis
- reporting of monthly coach progress
- reporting of bright spots
- Provide a summary of site visits and coach support to the DoL on a monthly basis.
- Review feedback from coaches for any actionable items and report needs and subsequent actions to DoL.
- Remain committed to learning new strategies for coaching, teaching, and learning.
- Seek out constructive feedback that helps improve practice.
- Demonstrate professionalism consistently through timely delivery of work, professional attire, and effective communication.
- Maintain accurate reporting of mileage, using the approved forms and systems.
This role serves as a Title IX Responsible Employee. No
This role serves as a Campus Security Authority. No
This role requires a clean or acceptable driving record. Yes
This role is considered Essential (see Extreme Weather Policy for definition). No
COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of the K-12 educational system
- Deep knowledge of and experience in professional development best practices
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
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Tuition Discount
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Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
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Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
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Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
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Employee Discounts & Services
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Free Parking
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Onsite Health & Wellness Center
For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.
