Academic Partner, Literacy in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Tulsa Public Schools

Full Job Description:Academic Partner, Literacy

Salary/Compensation:Educational Grade - 4 | EG-4

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Position Summary:
The Academic Partner, in collaboration with the academic content manager and other membersof Teaching and Learning, is responsible for delivering high-quality instructional resources,enhancing classroom practices, and scaling effective programs within their assigned schoolsand network to increase Tulsa Public Schools students achievement and to prepare all students
for success in college, career, and life.The Academic Partner works with their instructional leadership director to provide leadership forliteracy in the district.

Key Functions:
Serves as the primary literacy resource for a set of assigned schools
Provides coaching, modeling, co-teaching, and observation to school teams
Engages in data-based strategic planning to support student growth in literacy
Delivers professional learning aligned to district instructional priorities
Serves as a liaison between schools and district literacy and assessment teams

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in elementary or secondary education, literacy, language and literacy,or bilingual literacy required; masters degree preferred

Experience:
Five (5) years experience in effective K-12 classroom teaching
Five (5) years experience in literacy, language and literacy, or ESL literacy

Licenses and Certifications:
Current Oklahoma teacher certification required
Reading teacher endorsement, reading specialist endorsement, bilingual or ESLendorsement preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Embody and support the department in living Tulsa Public Schools core values
Knowledge and understanding of curricular frameworks, pedagogy, lesson planning,standards analysis, and quality classroom materials
Deep knowledge of literacy standards, learning, and assessment
Skill in implementing culturally responsive education practices
Familiarity with Tulsa Public Schools learning expectations and curricular resources
Ability to design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to Tulsa PublicSchools vision for professional learning
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for ones own performance
Ability to work collaboratively with others on a team
Maintain personal engagement in professional development to enable growth andimprovement for this position
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices to support multilingual learnersand students with disabilities highly preferred

About Our District:At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.