Job Posting Title:

----

Hiring Department:

----

Position Open To:

----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

----

FLSA Status:

----

Earliest Start Date:

----

Position Duration:

----

Location:

----

Job Details:

General Notes

• Occasional (i.e., 2-4 times/year) weekend work-typically at the beginning/end of year.

• Travel to multiple school campuses during the week using personal vehicle with reimbursement for mileage.

• Travel 3-4 times per year by air.

• Applicants selected for in-person interview may be asked to present on a specific scenario.

Purpose

The Senior Academic Program Coordinator for the Dana Center's Literacy First Early Literacy Intervention Program is responsible for implementation of the K-2nd grade reading intervention program that engages paraprofessional (District Capacity Building/AmeriCorps) literacy tutors in under-served schools in Central Texas.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present at initial and on-going trainings for Literacy First tutors. Observe and coach tutors weekly, including constructive feedback. Review student progress monitoring data to provide recommendations for students' literacy growth. Conduct benchmark and fidelity checks to ensure tutors are delivering the Literacy First program interventions effectively and with fidelity.

• Support, coach and provide consultation to partner LEAs/Organizations and assigned partner Lead Coaches to ensure program fidelity (i.e., reading specialist or instructional coach). Build effective relationships with partner school, program and/or district staff (e.g., district staff, principals, Lead Coaches, and campus staff).

• Maintain accurate documentation of students served by program (progress monitoring, benchmark assessments and other relevant information). Monitor all aspects of student data collection at beginning, middle, and end of year to ensure fidelity. Conduct two data meetings per campus each year. Communicate program outcomes and pertinent program information in a timely and responsible manner

• Maintain accurate documentation of students served by program (progress monitoring, benchmark assessments and other relevant information). Monitor all aspects of student data collection at beginning, middle, and end of year to ensure fidelity. Conduct two data meetings per campus each year. Communicate program outcomes and pertinent program information in a timely and responsible manner

• Support Literacy First tutors' professional development throughout the year.

• Participate in processes and activities designed to establish an organizational culture that supports learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility to enhance professional relationships, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness.

• Teacher Certification

• 3 years of experience in K-2 literacy coaching

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience teaching reading at the elementary level (this could include classroom teaching and/or intervention)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the science of teaching reading, early reading interventions and progress monitoring assessment

• Demonstrated proficiency in using data to drive instruction.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with early reading interventions, progress monitoring, and reading assessments * Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience developing and providing professional development for staff adult learners

• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media, work cooperatively with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently, and evaluate performance and providing/seeking out constructive feedback.

(Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.)

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Demonstrated experience administering district-level literacy programming

• Master's Degree in language and literacy studies or related field.

• Experience managing or supervising staff or volunteers, especially in an early literacy program

• $70,000-$75,672

• Travel to multiple school campuses during the week using personal vehicle with reimbursement for mileage.

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

----

Employment Eligibility:

----

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

----

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

----

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

----

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

----

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

----

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• [PDF]
• [PDF]
• [PDF]
• [PDF]

----

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.