June 39, 2009
NOTICE OF VACANCY
READING COACH
WHITE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Anyone interested in being considered for the following position should send a letter of intent, proof of certification, two (2) recent (within the last year) letters of professional reference and resume* to:
Elizabeth Duran Swinford Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Office of Human Resources
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Post Office Box 2950
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 years of elementary teaching experience, including reading instruction; Preferred: Master’s Degree in Education, Reading Specialist
(certification),or additional reading coursework Demonstrated
knowledge of the five elements (phonemic awareness,
phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) of
effective reading instruction and scientifically based reading
research (SBRR);Demonstrated expertise in scientifically
based reading research (SBRR) in at least one of the five
essential elements of reading instruction(supporting
documentation desired);Experience (with demonstrated
excellence) in presenting professional development to
teachers on at least one of the five essential elements of
reading instruction; Experience in a leadership role working
with other teachers (leading a faculty study group, working
with school improvement team, etc.); Evidence of
effectiveness in communication; and References supporting
excellence in teaching, communication, professional
development, facilitation, and scientifically based reading
research.
LETTER OF INTENT WITHOUT RESUME, PROOF OF CERTIFICATION, TWO (2) RECENT (WITHIN THE LAST YEAR) LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPROTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGE MINORITY AND UNDER-REPRESENTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUINTY TO APPLY.