The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and
transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school
with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all
means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to
serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have
charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking
a dedicated team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving
the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34
schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12
of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 18% are served by the
Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

Position Summary
The English Language Arts (ELA) Coach is responsible for assisting the Director
of English Language Arts in planning, supporting, and training Building Coaches,
Demonstration Teachers, classroom teachers,



and instructional contacts in the
implementation of effective, standards-based ELA instruction. The coach will
support the integration of research-based literacy practices that promote
critical thinking, reading, writing, and communication skills aligned with the
Next Generation ELA Learning Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Supports schools in implementing high-quality ELA instruction using
research-based strategies aligned with the SCSD instructional framework and
disciplinary literacy practices
* Assists administrators in coaching and training teachers in evidence-based
reading and writing instruction, with a focus on text complexity, close
reading, and writing across genres
* Designs and delivers professional development for administrators and teachers
on instructional best practices, the Science of Reading, formative
assessment, and effective feedback to improve student outcomes in ELA.
* Identifies and cura

📌 Integrated Knowledge Coach (Siracusa)
🏢 Syracuse City School District
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