Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Now Hiring! Iowa Reading Corps Master Coach


Join the Iowa Reading Corps Team as a K-3 Master Coach!

Position Title:  K-3 Master Coach                                 
Job Type:
Independent Contract Position through United Ways of Iowa          

Organization Summary: Reading Corps envisions that all children will become successful readers by the end of 3rd grade. Reading Corps does this by training and coaching AmeriCorps members, trained as Elementary Literacy Tutors, who provide evidence-based reading interventions for at-risk K-3 students, using formative assessment to guide decision-making, and incorporating school-based and external coaching for support.

Position Summary:  The K-3 Master Coach is the external coach that provides technical supervision and coaching support to a specific set of schools participating in Reading Corps to support implementation and ensure fidelity to the Reading Corps model. Master Coaches support schools in utilizing a data-based decision making model to ensure Reading Corps students are making progress. Specific schools that will be supported by the Master Coach will be available within the next few weeks.

For more information, contact Melissa Simmermaker at iowa.readingcorps@gmail.com.

Please pass along this opportunity to anyone you know who might be interested in joining our fantastic team!