Elementary Literacy Coach-49

Elementary Literacy Coach

Location:

Glanton Elementary School

Responsible to:
Director of Early Literacy and Professional Learning

Primary Function:
The literacy coach will lead the implementation of the Georgia Early Literacy Act at the school level. The primary goal is to ensure all students achieve grade-level reading proficiency by the end of 3rd grade using evidence-based "Science of Reading" frameworks. This is a non-supervisory, coaching-based role focused on teacher capacity building, data analysis, and research-based structured literacy instruction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide job-embedded coaching to K3 teachers on the science of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension)
• Model effective literacy instruction and co-teach in classrooms
• Support implementation of high-quality instructional materials and structured literacy practices
• Analyze student data to guide instruction and intervention decisions
• Facilitate professional learning and ongoing teacher development
• Collaborate with school leaders to monitor literacy goals and progress
• Assist with screening, progress monitoring, and intervention planning
• Ensure alignment with state literacy requirements and reporting expectations
• Redeliver district and state-level training on "Science of Reading" and structured literacy
• Spend 70% of the day in classrooms supporting teachers with strong instructional strategies
• Conduct coaching cycles with teachers to enhance current instructional practices

Required Skills:

• Deep expertise in Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading (foundational nuances of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension)
• Ability to interpret complex data from state-approved universal screeners to inform MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
• Proven ability to coach adult learners in a non-threatening, collaborative manner
• Must be proficient in oral and written communication, and interpersonal relations, and competent in organizing, planning, documenting, monitoring, and evaluating Georgia pre-k requirements
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting
• Documented success in evidence-based word recognition and comprehension instruction

In compliance with HB 1193 and Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) requirements:

• EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, OR TRAINING:
  Valid Georgia Professional Teaching Certification Endorsement:
  Must obtain the Georgia Literacy Coaching Endorsement within the next two years.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Master's Degree in Elementary Education, Reading, Special Education, or a related field.
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  
  A minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience or literacy intervention experience

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.