TOSA - K-5 Literacy Coach, Bilingual, Dual Language Instruction; DLI); Temporary

TOSA - K-5 Literacy Coach, Bilingual, Dual Language Instruction (DLI) (Temporary)

• Position Type:
  Certified/Licensed/ Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  09/14/2026

K-5 Literacy Coach, DLI
Districtwide

Temporary Contract in  School Year Only

0.50 FTE

State of Oregon Teaching License with Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement, and current First Aid Card. Must be fully bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish.

Salary and stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• Annual Salary Range $25,068 - $49,650 (Based on 195/196 Day Contract).Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,380 for the  School Year.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities

The Literacy Coach will assist classroom teachers and educational assistants by providing direct support, assistance, coaching, and professional development for small group intensification, including Special Education. Professional development could include, but is not limited to, small-group coaching, observing, modeling of instructional strategies, guiding teachers and educational assistants gathering and using lesson data to enhance instruction. It will also include creating and facilitating in-services for groups of teachers and educational assistants.

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure & Certification:

• Appropriate State Teaching license
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of adult learning, andragogy, and pedagogy
• Demonstrated competency in using data with teams for instructional improvement.
• Strong understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive and inclusive teaching practices
• Applicants with diverse lived expertise who have led inclusion and equity work
• Advanced training or certification in "research-aligned literacy strategies" and "the science of reading and writing"

• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills required to facilitate coaching and staff development effectively
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate (individually or in collaboration with others) high-quality professional development for teachers/school staff
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing and using data for instructional grouping and decision-making
• In-depth knowledge of Oregon Literacy Framework and Science of Reading.
• In-depth knowledge of high-leverage strategies for emerging multilingual learners
• Demonstrated comfort, knowledge, skill, and ability using instructional technology
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills required to facilitate coaching and staff development effectively
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Able to take initiative, is flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions
• Effectively manages their time, is organized, and prioritizes work to meet the needs of the users
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to facilitate side-by-side coaching
• Demonstrated mastery level knowledge of instructional practices related to literacy.
• Knowledge of equity issues in current education reform
• Listens to others and remains receptive to new ideas
• Demonstrated knowledge to maintain confidentiality
• Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, and…