September 14, 2009

NOTICE OF VACANCY

 READING COACH

CRESTWORTH 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; with original signatures) 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; WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES) 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.