Literacy Cadre Coach: Data-Driven Reading Leadership

Literacy Cadre Instructional Coach

Job Description

Position Overview:

The MSD of Pike Township Literacy Cadre Coach will strengthen K–8 Tier 1 literacy instruction through data-driven instructional coaching and job-embedded professional learning. In partnership with building

principals, instructional leaders, and the Chief Academic Officer, the Literacy Cadre Coach will leverage local data to deliver high-quality literacy coaching aligned with the Science of Reading — ensuring all students in Pike Township have access to coherent, evidence-based instruction that accelerates measurable literacy achievement.

Professional Learning & IDOE Partnership

● Participate in all professional learning, training, and convenings provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), including statewide cadre sessions and required virtual touchpoints.

● Collaborate with the IDOE Literacy Coach Specialist (LCS) and maintain all required documentation, data submissions, and reporting as directed by the IDOE.

● Represent MSD of Pike Township as a professional ambassador for literacy leadership, coherent systems, and continuous improvement.

Instructional Coaching

● Modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with the Science of Reading in classroom settings.

● Facilitating job-embedded professional learning grounded in current student data and aligned with the Science of Reading.

● Utilizing diagnostic and progress monitoring data when assisting with instructional planning and recommending adjustments for individual teachers and grade-level teams.

● Developing coaching cycle plans, professional goals, and action items to address and monitor identified areas of instructional growth.

● Supporting educators in delivering instruction across all tiers within MSD of Pike Township's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework.

● Ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, analyzed, and used to drive instructional decisions at both the classroom and school levels.

Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

● Collaborate with building principals and the Chief Academic Officer to align coaching priorities with school and district academic goals.

● Model a culture of continuous learning and serve as a thought leader for student literacy improvement across assigned schools.

● Build, establish, and maintain productive relationships with teachers, instructional coaches, building administrators, and district leadership.

● Assist school administrators and teachers in developing and refining school-wide reading plans, including strategies for monitoring implementation fidelity and student outcomes.

Data Management & Accountability

● Maintain current, school-level data and anecdotal records aligned to the Science of Reading coaching cycle.

● Gather and submit survey data and local assessment data as required by the IDOE, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in all reporting.

● Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar that is accessible to teachers, building administrators, and the Pike Township cadre leadership team.

● Support the alignment of assessment practices and instructional materials with district adopted curricula and the Science of Reading.

Ongoing Professional Growth

● Engage in ongoing professional learning to remain current on the latest research-based coaching strategies and Science of Reading instructional practices.

● Participate in Pike Township Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT) professional learning as aligned with district-wide literacy priorities.

● Pursue and maintain any required endorsements, certifications, or credentials as directed by IDOE and district leadership.

Compliance & District Alignment

● Perform all duties in full compliance with IDOE…