Literacy Coach; ELA Job Vernon New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Literacy Coach (ELA)
Location: Vernon

Position Type

Support Staff

Date Posted

5/27/2026

Location

Vernon Township School District

Date Available

09/01/2026

Literacy Coach (ELA) Reports to

SUPERVISOR OF English Language Arts (ELA), English as a Second Language (ESL), and World Languages (WL)

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Instructional Teaching Certificate

Reading Specialist or Early Literacy Specialist Certification strongly recommended

Three to five years of demonstrated effectiveness as a classroom teacher of literacy

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the development of reading programs, evaluation of curricula and evaluation of reading development

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Expertise in assessment, data collection, and data analysis

Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community

Position Overview

The Literacy Coach functions in a non-evaluative role. Information shared in the coaching relationship remains confidential and separate from the formal evaluation process.

The Literacy Coach is expected to spend approximately 75 to 80 percent of the workday in classrooms engaged in coaching activities.

Performance Responsibilities

Works alongside classroom teachers in their classrooms to strengthen daily literacy instruction through co-planning, modeling, co-teaching and reflective feedback.
Supports Tier 1 literacy instruction across grade levels.
Provides support for small group instruction in partnership with the classroom teacher to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
Models research-based literacy practices for teachers including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and writing.
Co-plans lessons with teachers using grade-level standards, district curriculum and student data to design high-quality literacy instruction.
Supports teachers in analyzing student work and assessment data to inform instruction and small group support.
Monitors student progress toward grade-level literacy standards and partners with teachers to adjust instruction based on student need.
Designs literacy supports that affirm and meet the needs of multilingual learners, students with disabilities and students from diverse backgrounds.
Facilitates job-embedded professional learning through grade-level meetings, planning sessions, common planning time and coaching cycles.
Collaborates with classroom teachers, special education staff, ESL teachers and interventionists to ensure aligned literacy support for every student.
Works in close partnership with the Supervisor of English Language Arts, ESL, WL to strongly support district literacy initiatives and contribute to curriculum development and resource selection.
Plans and provides district-wide professional development in literacy in collaboration with the Supervisor of English Language Arts, ESL, WL.
Engages families as literacy partners through family literacy events, communication about student reading progress and resources that support reading at home.
Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings, committees and district literacy initiatives.
Maintains professional competence and continuous growth through ongoing learning in literacy research and coaching practices.
Demonstrates effectiveness through completed coaching cycles, evidence of strengthened Tier 1 instruction, teacher growth in literacy practice and student literacy progress.
Upholds school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range

$57,330 - $107,184 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with VTEA contract salary guide.

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