The Coverage Specialist role is to provide coverage to ensure learning continues for students with minimal interruption. Coverage Specialists provide consistency and instruction for teachers on both short and long-term absences. Knowledge and experience in instruction, classroom management, children’s development, and working on teams is a key component of position success. Due to the sometimes short notice, the Coverage Specialist must be fast thinking, adaptable and nimble with an exceptional attitude towards collaboration. Key Responsibilities:Access coverage plans on Google ClassroomsWhen possible, meet with teachers prior to covering their class to review the agendaFollow school wide expectations for management and behavior to maintain a safe and affirming student culture. Deliver instruction, as outlined by teacher plansCollect and save student work to return to the absent teacherCommunicate with parents when necessary, for positive and critical feedbackSupport timely transitions by monitoring students in the hallways and walking classes to and from lunch/recessOn days when the Coverage Specialist is not covering:Observe in ClassroomsAttend planning meetingsAttend content meetingsPlan with mentor teachers Monitor halls; support common spaces, support lunch/recess and arrival/dismissalAttend all Professional Development sessions during summer and summer school, beginning in AugustAttend Content and Team Meetings, when instructedParticipate in Arrival and Dismissal Duty