KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

The School-Based Structured Literacy Support Coach will work in an assigned school to support the Georgia Early Literacy Act and provide appropriate services to schools to ensure a cohesive, sustained, intensive and classroom-focused approach that is rigorous, engaging, and relevant for scholars. The School-Based Structured Literacy Support Coach will provide an open, professional, and collaborative work relationship with principals, other academic coaches, and K-3 teachers. They will effectively identify the needs of their school in order to prioritize, schedule, organize, and provide technical assistance so that scholars achieve grade level reading proficiency and growth by the end of 3rd grade. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the school Principal and other leadership team members with aligning schoolwide systems, processes, and resources to structured literacy as defined by Georgia Early Literacy Act.  
• Assist the school leadership team with providing regular and user-friendly data reports to their respective districts and other stakeholders. 
• Assist K-3 teachers in addressing grade specific curriculum by developing an effective school-wide literacy plan and providing strategies for monitoring the plan’s implementation. 
• Collaborate with state-assigned Regional Structured Literacy Support Coaches to design and conduct professional development to meet the varied needs of K-3 teachers. 
• Facilitate and lead structured coaching cycles with teachers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that includes goal setting, modeling, lesson observation, constructive feedback, and reflective discussions to enhance literacy instruction and scholar outcomes.
• Provide clear, practical, timely, and candid written and oral feedback to teachers about their instruction. 
• Conference with teachers identified for additional support to create, implement, and monitor goals and plans for improving practice. 
• Meet regularly with the principal, other school-based coaches, and K-3 teachers to review data and make recommendations for adjustments in instructional practices. 
• Maintain an organized system for documenting coaching services. 
• Provide monthly reports related to the literacy components of the school improvement plan.
• Meet monthly with the state assigned regional structured literacy support coach as a professional learning community to ensure consistency of services and discuss trends in needs across districts.
• Attend regular training and professional learning sessions developed by the statewide structured literacy coaching coordinator. 

• Valid Georgia Teaching or Service Certificate at level 4 or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Special Education or a related field
• Advanced preparation in Reading/Literacy through completion of Reading Endorsement, Dyslexia Endorsement, or independent training program approved by International Dyslexia Association
• Minimum of 5 years elementary teaching experience including evidence-based word recognition and comprehension instruction
• A thorough understanding of:
• Reading processes, acquisition, assessment, and instruction 
• Systematic, explicit instructional processes
• Instructional coaching approaches and strategies for teaching adult learners, 
• Scientific reading research and its application to effective classroom instruction, structure, and practices, as well as intervention
• Georgia Standards for Excellence in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science as well as new Georgia K-12 ELA Standards 
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and 
• Data analysis and application

​​​​​​​Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Reading, Special Education, or related field 
• Advanced preparation in instructional coaching through completion of the Coaching Endorsement, Teacher Leader Endorsement, or independent training program (e.g. Instructional Coaching Group) 
• 3 years instructional leadership experience including curriculum design, professional development, and implementation support at the school or district level

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $75,000 - $80,000 The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, and certifications.  

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 8 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Mid-Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long term disability
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

Location & Work Conditions

This position requires candidates to be based in Atlanta and regularly be in schools and able to attend in person meetings and events.  Additional in person time may be necessary based upon organizational needs.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) 
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance 
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)  

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.  KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.