Instructional Cohort Coach Reading Academies – Team Leader @ Instruction Department

Job Description

Starting Date: Jul 8, 2026

The Instructional Cohort Coach for Reading Academies – Team Leader supports focused reading instructional initiatives directed by the Texas Education Agency, including conducting reading training and providing feedback to support district-wide implementation of the reading academies in theory and practice.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid and Current Teacher Certification covering K‑3
• Current ESL Certification (required within two years of employment for teachers hired in the 2010‑2011 school year)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective human relations, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of iStation, DMAC, and COGNOS data systems
• Adept at compiling and analyzing data
• Strong organizational skills

Experience:

• Five (5) years of successful teaching in ELA
• Experience teaching reading and writing in grades K‑3
• Three (3) years as a Specialist in ELA preferred

• Lead a team of Instructional Cohort Coaches for the successful execution of HB3 Reading Academies through the district roadmap for implementation.
• Communicate regularly with departments such as Human Resources, Professional Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Second Language Education to ensure all individuals receive mandated training, coaching, and follow‑up in the reading academies pedagogy.
• Develop and conduct professional development and training in the foundations of reading instruction at the district and campus level.
• Work collaboratively with district and campus instructional leadership teams.
• Facilitate teacher leadership on campuses through:
  • Collaboration (community building using PLC tenets)
  • Translating theory into practice
  • Demonstration of best practices in reading
• Coach campus staff in a variety of scenarios such as teacher teams, specialist cohorts, and interventionists in the use of effective research‑based instructional strategies and methodologies of the science of teaching reading.
• Provide assistance and resources for campus personnel to meet the varied learning needs of all students in beginning reading instruction.
• Serve as a resource for instructional specialists and content coordinators to integrate differentiated reading instruction.
• Meet regularly with campus and district personnel to analyze relevant data to monitor program effectiveness and make adjustments.
• Conduct campus walkthroughs and provide feedback to staff, administration, and district personnel.
• Attend and present at appropriate district and campus meetings.
• Assist in developing curriculum, assessment, and supplemental materials to support reading instruction and literacy development.
• Research and stay abreast of current legislation, research, and trends.
• Perform duties directly related to supporting literacy development, training, and coaching.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet current and future needs.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Pay Grade: P1‑O
• Salary: $75,411 Per Year (2025‑2026 salary range minimum)
• Calendar Days: 220 per year, with salary adjusted proportionally for fewer days.

• Melisa Perez, District Strategic Support Manager
• Phone: 284‑498‑8110 EXT 29098
• Email: