ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-district partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 13,550 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. The Partnership works within the LA Unified School District context, which includes honoring all collective bargaining agreements for its teachers and school staff. To learn more about the Partnership, our mission, and how we approach our goals, please visit our website.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking an Elementary Literacy Coach to join our mission to improve learning and academic achievement for students in the Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts communities. Coaches work onsite and partner with one school within our network to provide professional development to teachers, support teachers to develop and implement impactful curriculum in line with Common Core ELA standards, and collaborate with teachers to use data to improve learning goals and outcomes. Coaches work with the Partnership School Transformation team – including a team of other Coaches – to strategically plan and implement Partnership Academic Team initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in and love for teaching, including significant experience with elementary literacy instruction, Common Core, and teacher development. This is a full-time, year-round position. This is a full-time, year-round position.

The Partnership is committed to investing in the continuous growth and development of our staff. We are also committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and in our home office. The Elementary Literacy Coach will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development & Implementation (40%)

• Work with Partnership School Transformation and Literacy teams to develop and execute priority initiatives for English Language Arts (ELA) instruction at Partnership schools
• Develop and oversee implementation of ELA curricular materials, including curriculum maps, common assessments, technology-connected learning programs, and other tools to support teachers and students in meeting Common Core standards
• Collaborate with school administration to support effective instruction of Common Core, ensuring systems are in place for the literacy team to be successful
• Collaborate with other members of the Partnership Transform and Literacy Teams to coordinate activities, develop teacher support resources, address issues and concerns, and exchange best practices

Teacher Coaching, Training, & Support (40%)

• Build teacher capacity to implement Common Core ELA instruction, including utilizing curriculum maps, planning from standards, developing units and lessons that incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy and practices, developing assessments, implementing instructional strategies, and using data to inform instruction
• Conduct regular classroom observations and facilitate coaching conversations with with the goal of teacher growth and student learning
• Design and deliver school-specific professional development to support the delivery of ELA instruction and provide teachers and leaders with instructional resources related to Common Core
• Lead the development of a team-based, collaborative, and data-centric environment for teachers that is focused on student outcomes

Data & Impact (20%)

• Facilitate data inquiries on an ongoing basis to assess progress and needs of schools, teachers, and instructional initiatives, and support leaders and teachers in analyzing and responding to the data
• Work with school leaders to plan for and lead data cycles with grade-level or department teams of teachers
• Maintain trackers for data, coaching, professional development, and other requests from the Sr. Director of School Transformation, Literacy

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven record of academic success working with students in historically underserved schools and setting high expectations for teachers and students, including at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience in grades K-6 and 2 years of school leadership experience (coaching, teacher leader, department chair, BTSA coach, peer observer, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred; in addition, a teaching credential is strongly preferred
• Experience designing, leading, and facilitating professional development for adult learners, preferably elementary teachers; knowledge of and experience with adult learning theory is a plus
• Deep working knowledge of ELA Common Core state standards, Instructional Shifts for Literacy, and Disciplinary Literacy
• Comfort and skill observing and providing direct feedback to teachers, both written and verbal, that leads to tangible improvement, and demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire, and build strong working and mentoring relationships with adults
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administrative staff, instructional staff, and support staff
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including the ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making
• Ability to travel between our network schools in South Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and Watts
• Experience with CHRE framework is a plus
• A positive outlook, flexibility, and a sense of possibility in stressful situations
• A deep belief in the power of our communities, the Partnership’s mission, approach, and core values
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

All Partnership team members are expected to learn, grow, and model the following organizational competencies:

• Anti-racism: Acknowledges and actively seeks to disrupt the systemic racism that exists within educational systems and society which oppress the students and communities we serve
• Root Cause Analysis: Proactively makes time to examine the underlying causes of challenges, and identifies and addresses their root causes
• Long-Term Thinking: Focuses on long-term strategies and goals as the key to realizing the Partnership’s mission of empowering all students with a high-quality education
• Teaming & Collaboration: Builds and contributes to a strong team culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all team members
• Psychological Safety: Feels freedom to express oneself openly and honestly, and to be one’s authentic self
• Learning & Growth: Continually seeks to learn, grow, and improve in order to best serve our students and communities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting salary range for the Elementary Literacy Coach position is $94,359-$101,955. Coaches hired for the 2023-24 school year are eligible for a signing bonus of up to 10% of starting salary. Starting salaries are dependent on experience, skills, market rates, and pay equity among current staff members. The Partnership also offers a robust benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; a 403(b) retirement program with employee match and vesting; parental and sabbatical leaves; a professional development allowance; and generous paid time off.

The Partnership’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our compensation practices. Our goal is to ensure that pay is fair for all staff members who hold many intersectional identities – new and tenured alike. When we set salaries for new team members, we consider market rates, pay equity among staff in similar roles across the organization, skills and experiences required for the role, and organizational budget.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Partnership for LA Schools is a contractor with Los Angeles Unified School District and has implemented a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated a week before their start date unless they are approved for an accommodation due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief. 

TO APPLY

Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents using our online application system here: https://bit.ly/plas-elementary-coach-literacy

For technical assistance, assistance for applying with a disability, or questions, please email Lesley Moreno at lesley.moreno@partnershipla.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to – and actively pursues – diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The Partnership prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race such as hairstyle), creed, color, religion, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, age, military and veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy or childbirth, physical disability or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Partnership also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.