Secondary Writing Coach

About the Employer

Secondary Writing Coach (Job ID# 3962)

Position Summary

The Secondary Writing Coach assists students in the development of their written communication skills and creates and manages authentic writing opportunities/events. The coach works collaboratively with school administration, staff, and students to determine writing needs, develops and facilitates writing workshops, partnerships, and publication opportunities.

Reports to: Supervisor of Secondary English/Language Arts and School Principal.

Qualifications and Experience

At the time of application, the candidate must possess:

A passion for writing as a means of self-expression.

Proficient knowledge of Office 365, Google Docs, FlipGrid, and database software applicable to the department.

Knowledge of instructional/tutoring practices related to developing diversified writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

Demonstrated leadership skills and project management; able to meet deadlines and carry a project to its completion.

Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize data and write reports.

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, and community partners.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments for student writing; compile and analyze CCPS writing data; identify strengths and deficiencies; prepare reports as necessary.
Identify students for emerging and advanced writing opportunities.
Advise, coach, and document student progress in the development of writing/writing process.
Provide instructional and technical support to students, faculty, and parents on instructional strategies, academic software, subject databases, materials, and ELA tutorials supporting writing/the writing process.
Work collaboratively with student writers to establish voice and self-confidence; provide practical feedback and reflection opportunities during workshops and one-on-one conferences.
Organize schoolwide writing workshops, parent nights, and student writing publication opportunities.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal or designee.

Physical Demands

The position is in a typical school environment.

Unusual Demands

May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

Terms of Employment

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year. Extra pay for extra duty longevity pay schedule.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

Effective Date of Position

Sy26-27

Application Procedure

Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking System located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website: www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Anti-Sexual, Anti-Racial, and Anti-Disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention All applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors.
The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school-related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.

Application Instructions

References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Contact Information

Director of Student Services: Ms. Sabrina Bergen, 443-550-8000
Director of Human Resources: Mr. Zachary Seawell, 443-550-8000