Indiana Literacy Cadre Coaching - Cohort Five

March 5, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

26‑27 School Year

TITLE: Indiana Literacy Cadre Coaching – Cohort Five

LOCATION: Washington, Harrison, Lincoln and McKinley Elementary Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Elementary Curriculum

LENGTH: 24 Months

Job Goal: The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will strengthen K‑8 tier one literacy instruction through data‑driven instructional coaching and job‑embedded professional learning. The Coach will partner with school leaders and staff to leverage local data for job‑embedded literacy coaching aligned with the science of reading to meet the needs of all students.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; minimum of five years of teaching experience with preference given to same grade level(s) for coaching
• Expertise in implementing evidence‑based instructional practices aligned with science of reading
• Experience in instructional coaching
• Hold a valid, professional Indiana Teacher’s License;
  Early Literacy Endorsement is required for coaches serving elementary schools

• Participate in all professional learning and training provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)
• Collaborate with the Literacy Coach Specialist (LCS)
• Coach educators in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade by:
  • modeling evidence‑based instructional practices aligned with science of reading
  • facilitating job‑embedded professional learning, based on data, aligned with science of reading
  • utilizing data when assisting in instructional planning and making recommendations for adjustments with individuals and groups of teachers
  • creating plans, goals, and action items to address and monitor areas of improvement through instructional coaching
  • supporting educators in instructional practices across tiers of instruction in a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS) framework; and
  • ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels
• Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school
• Build, establish, and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including teachers, as well as school and district leaders
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to be informed of the latest and most impactful research and coaching techniques aligned with science of reading
• Maintain current school‑level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycle aligned to science of reading and gather both survey and local assessment data as required by the IDOE
• Assist administrators and teachers in the development of a school wide reading plan and strategies for monitoring the implementation of the plan
• Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to teachers, administrators, and the cadre leadership team
• Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district requirements, and Board of Trustees policies

Full‑time employment (12 months). Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, state retirement, sick days, vacation, and personal business days.

According to current clerical salary schedule.

Upon board approval. Deadline:
Open until filled.

Please submit a formal letter of interest and credentials/resume to:

School City of East Chicago
Office of Human Resources
1401 East 144th Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Human Resources