Exciting Opportunity at Francis Parker School in San Diego, California 

Francis Parker School (Parker) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate educator who shares its core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Global Perspective, Strength of Character, Inclusive Community, and No Limit to Better. Collegial and collaborative, Parker faculty create a learning environment that is dynamic and engaging. Parker faculty are content and pedagogical experts who invest in professional growth generously supported by the School. Importantly, Parker’s unswerving commitment to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community creates a culture of respect for all.  

If Parker’s values and school culture resonate with you, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

About Parker:

Parker is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12).

Job Description:

To provide oversight and leadership for the Literacy curriculum in the Lower School, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment, and inclusive curriculum development. The literacy coach will support, mentor, and lead training for teachers and will provide guidance on instruction and intervention/enrichment services for Grade JK-5 students. The literacy coach will work in close collaboration with the Student Success Team, Lower School Administration, Directors of Curriculum, Educational Technology Coordinator, the Office of DEIB, and the 6-12 English Department Chair.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

●     Coordinate and facilitate the JK-5 literacy program including review of and alignment within and across grade levels

●     Coordinate and collaborate with the Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of DEIB, 6-12 English Department to ensure a well-articulated and aligned JK-12 Scope and Sequence

●     Facilitate and lead professional development for faculty and staff on incorporating culturally responsive instructional practices, understanding diverse student experiences, and addressing implicit bias in the classroom.

●     Collaborate with teachers to analyze existing literacy curriculum for potential inequities and suggest modifications to better support diverse learners.

●     Conduct classroom observations and provide demonstrations of best practices, methods, and materials (i.e., coaching and co-teaching) to improve/enhance instruction 

●     Collaborate with teachers to develop lessons and assessments of student learning that explicitly address proficiency levels; model effective strategies to use for diverse learners.

●     Consult with grade-level teams to plan instruction and identify appropriate materials to be utilized for intervention or enrichment in the classroom

●     Schedule, lead, and provide teacher training for benchmark screenings of literacy skills and literacy programs (DIBELS, Fundations, Heggerty, Geodes, Junior Great Books)

●     Interpret and disseminate results from a variety of classroom assessments and other standardized testing measures (including ERBs)

●     Analyze student achievement data to identify disparities in literacy skills across different student groups, highlighting areas where equity concerns exist and evaluating the effectiveness of literacy programs and instruction 

●     Provide effective instructional coaching during planning sessions with teachers, modeling lessons, and conducting feedback sessions following lesson observations

●     Collaborate with lower school leaders, DEIB Team, and Student Success Team to develop and implement school-wide literacy goals plans, including policies and procedures that promote equitable literacy practices.

●     Lead parent education and workshops

Qualifications:

●     A degree (B.A., B.S., and Masters in Education or Reading)

●     Minimum of three years teaching experience at the elementary level.

●     Advanced certification/experience and specialization in culturally responsive literacy instruction

●     Be familiar with independent, college preparatory school curriculum and have knowledge of National, State, and Content Area Standards in literacy for each grade level JK-8.

●     Experience coaching teachers required (Minimum two years desired)

●     Experience designing and delivering professional development required

●     Knowledgeable in effective differentiation, equitable practices, and the role of culturally relevant curriculum development and implementation.

●     Ability to work with a team of colleagues, classroom teachers, and parents

●     Excellent oral and written communication skills

●     Detail oriented

●     Familiarity with Mac programs and Google Suite

Salary and Benefits:

Parker is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA retirement benefits and full medical/dental coverage. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $99,000 per year

The actual salary will be determined by the candidate’s educational degree and their years of full-time teaching experience.  The starting salary listed reflects this position’s minimum experience and educational requirements; the ending salary listed represents the top of the salary structure for this position. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of this salary range, depending on their specific experience and education.

Non-Discrimination:

Parker values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.   

Application Process:

If interested in the position, please click HERE to get started. You will need to upload the following documents during this process: a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

If you CANNOT or DO NOT wish to complete the electronic application, a cover letter, resume, transcripts and a completed employment application should be submitted electronically to:

parkerjobs@francisparker.org

Please find the PDF of our employment application here: find it here

https://www.francisparker.org/about-us-/employment