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| Reading National Curriculum Coordinator Location: Philadelphia, PA School: Education Position Summary: The Reading National Curriculum Coordinator (NCC), in conjunction with an Achievement VP, support student achievement by providing direct support to principals and teachers of schools in their region. The Reading NCC will provide pre-service and ongoing training to staff at both national conferences and at school sites. They are in schools approximately 80% of the time during the school calendar year. The Reading NCC will work closely with regional and central instructional support staff and assist in monitoring the implementation of core programs in classrooms. They develop materials and establish protocols that support their work. Special Skills/Experience Required: Working with principals and teachers for schools in their regions, Reading NCCs support student achievement by: 1)Assisting schools with their understanding of student achievement goals consistent with Edison expectations and available baseline and historical testing data: a.Analyze all assessment data with the regional team in order to create individual student and/or teacher intervention plans. b.Assist schools with planning and preparing for appropriate, effective and timely administration of standardized tests. 2)Developing and monitoring a school site support plan in coordination with the Edison Schools regional AVP: a.Work with the regional team members in planning for all schools success. b.Become familiar with the program area standards and the materials that are core to instruction in the Edison Schools contracted schools. 3)Assisting teachers to differentiate instruction and support services in order to meet individual student needs: a.Conduct site support visits in conjunction with members of the team, observing instruction in order to assess program implementation and future professional development needs. b.Model effective instruction for staff during site support visits. 4)Monitoring the implementation of the Student Achievement Plan and Edison Benchmarks: a.Analyze monthly benchmark results in reading in order to evaluate students progress and set instructional goals and coaching needs with each schools staff. b.Embed norm-referenced and criterion-referenced test expectations and formats into regular daily instruction and periodic assessment. 5)Provide ongoing professional development that supports all elements of the Student Achievement Plan: a. Deliver all or part of the curriculum area professional development modules during summer and fall professional development conferences. b.Conduct in-service training as needed as part of the program support visit. c.Work with the Education department to develop and revise professional development training modules for literacy.
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