Structured Literacy Support Coach - Elementary
Job in
Covington, Newton County, Georgia, 30209, USA
Listing for:
Young World Physical Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly
USD
55000.00
75000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Structured Literacy Support Coach
- Elementary
Newton County Schools Curriculum & Instruction Department
- Elementary
- Covington, Georgia
Job Details
- Job
- Final date to receive applications:
Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) - Posted:
Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) - Starting Date:
To Be Determined - Number of Days: 190
Job Description Position: Structured Literacy Support Coach
- Elementary
Location: Various Elementary Schools
Reports To: Principal
Objective: To increase student literacy achievement by supporting and improving teacher effectiveness.
This is a state‑funded position, and there is no guarantee it will continue.
Required Qualifications Holds a valid Georgia Teaching or Service certification at level 4 or higher.Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Special Education or related field.Advanced preparation in Reading/Literacy through completion of Reading Endorsement, Dyslexia Endorsement or independent training program approved by International Dyslexia Association.Minimum of five years elementary teaching experience, including evidence‑based word recognition and comprehension instruction.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough understanding of reading processes, acquisition, assessment, and instruction.Thorough understanding of systematic, explicit instructional practices.Thorough understanding of instructional coaching approaches and strategies for teaching adult learners.Thorough understanding of scientific reading research and its application to effective classroom instruction, structure, and practices, as well as interventions.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Attention to detail and efficient multi‑tasking.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.Knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence.Knowledge of research‑based instructional strategies.Ability to model and assist teachers in implementing instructional strategies in ELA and reading.Knowledge of available instructional interventions and ability to supervise and evaluate their effective implementation.Ability to interpret and implement federal laws, state rules, and local policies.Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.Professional interpersonal skills with school staff, central office staff, parents/guardians, students, and community.Works with limited supervision.Excellent attendance record.Responsibilities
Works in designated schools to support the Georgia Early Literacy Act.Attends all required GaDOE professional learning.Assists school leadership with aligning school wide systems, processes and resources to structured literacy as defined by the Georgia Literacy Act.Provides regular and user‑friendly data reports to school administrators.Assists K‑3 teachers in addressing grade‑specific curriculum by developing an effective school‑wide literacy plan and providing strategies for monitoring its implementation.Collaborates with Regional structured literacy support coaches to design and conduct professional development to meet the varied needs of K‑3 teachers.Facilitates and leads structured coaching cycles with teachers, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment that includes goal setting, modeling, lesson observation, constructive feedback, and reflective discussions.Provides clear, practical, timely, and candid written and oral feedback to teachers about their instruction.Conferences with teachers needing additional support to create, implement and monitor goals and plans for improving practice.Meets regularly with principal, other school‑based coaches, and K‑3 teachers to review all formative and summative data (including required screeners) and make recommendations for adjustments in instructional practices.Maintains an organized system for documenting coaching services.Performs other duties that are appropriate for this position, in compliance with the Georgia Department of Education’s Literacy Coach Assurances.Position Type
Full‑time
Job Requirements - At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
- Ashante Everett, Asst Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum & Instruction Department
- Elementary - Email: everett.ashante.ga.us
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