Elementary K-5 Literacy Coach

Job Description

Title: Elementary K-5 Literacy Coach

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Work Year: 190 Days

Contract: Administrator Contract

The Literacy Coach collaborates with classroom teachers to provide learning experiences in literacy to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards, and requirements. He/She provides instructional leadership, teacher professional development, and instructional coaching support to faculty and staff. Additionally, he/she works directly with teachers to provide classroom and small group instruction, collaborative and one‑on‑one support while focusing on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide targeted instruction that builds students’ sense of engagement in the ownership of learning.

He/she collaborates with principals to ensure a cohesive, rigorous academic program that engages all students. His/her goal is to foster a school‑wide culture of literacy excellence and ensure that all students have the necessary skills to become proficient readers and writers.

• Develop and lead a consistent approach to literacy instruction and assessment throughout the district.
• Build strong relationships and professional rapport with teachers, administrators, and other staff members.
• Create an articulated schedule to meet with individual teachers in cycles of inquiry and reflective practice.
• Meet with the school and district leadership team to coordinate K‑5 instruction.
• Model lessons that utilize best teaching practices in differentiation and instruction using literacy skills and strategies.
• Provide direct support to all classroom teachers in implementing standards‑based instructional and assessment practices through consultation, coaching, and the maintenance of active professional learning communities.
• Support student academic transition between grade levels and schools.
• Work with principals and teachers to develop and implement appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Set measurable improvement goals for increased student achievement based on assessment data and observation.
• Serve as a member of the Principals’ leadership team and school and district data teams.
• Assist new teachers and teachers new to a grade level through regular consultation and coaching.
• Provide support and feedback to teachers regarding instructional practices, classroom management, and differentiation strategies.
• Analyze student data, including assessment results and progress monitoring data, to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted intervention plans.
• Work with individual students or small groups to provide targeted literacy instruction and support, including interventions for struggling readers and enrichment activities for advanced learners.
• Communicate assessment results to parents, teachers, and administration.
• Knowledge of various assessment tools – DIBELS, WIST, QRI, i‑Ready.
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers in other contents in special areas (SPED, ELL, etc.).
• A working knowledge of Special Education (SPED) and English Learners (EL) in order to work with these students.
• Ability to work with a multi‑disciplinary team of educators.
• A positive person, willing to become consistently involved in all academic and social aspects of school life to support student success, school spirit, and school climate and culture.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and professional learning among teachers by facilitating grade‑level meetings, book studies, and other professional development opportunities focused on literacy instruction.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in literacy instruction, and share this knowledge with colleagues through workshops, presentations, and other professional development activities.
• Undertake any other duty as specified by the principal and/or assistant superintendent.
• Collaborate with literacy coach to vertically align K‑5 ELA curriculum.
• Attend vertical K‑12 ELA meetings.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Master’s Degree required.
• Massachusetts Reading Certification at the Elementary level.
• Working knowledge…