Literacy Content Coach; K-5Th Grade

LITERACY CONTENT COACH (K-5TH GRADE)

Davie County Schools District Wide - Mocksville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5699398

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Beginning August 2026

Literacy Content Coach (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)

(10.5 month position)

PURPOSE: Davie County’s approach to content coaching is student-centered, with student outcomes at the heart of their work. The role of a content coach is to work collaboratively with teachers to support them in meeting their goals for student learning.

• Support district and state level literacy initiatives, programs/software, assessments, and curriculum in grades K-5.
• Build teacher capacity in literacy instruction in grades K-5 by completing coaching cycles through strong instructional partnerships.
• Support meaningful PLTs, including analysis and use of various data to establish goals, differentiation of instruction, and support effective teaching and learning for all students.
• Provide relevant research/literature and onsite formal and informal professional development, model effective instructional strategies, and facilitate the sharing of effective classroom practices.
• Meet and plan regularly with school/district administrators to create a safe environment in which to engage teachers in reflective, critical thinking about literacy instruction and how to improve student growth and achievement.
• Availability beyond the school day to coach, plan, and collaborate.

• Completion of professional development requirements for district and state initiatives/working toward (willingness to pursue) trainer status.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and lead thoughtful conversations with colleagues.
• Strong understanding of the NC ELA standards (K-5), curriculum, research-based instructional strategies, and instructional technology resources.
• Commitment to confidentiality and the development of trusting teacher‑coach relationships.
• Ability to disaggregate and analyze a variety of data.
• Problem‑solving mindset, reacting to change productively.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback with a student-centered/student-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of district and state level literacy initiatives, programs/software, assessments, and curriculum in grades K-5.
• Must hold an active NC Teaching License and have had successful teaching experience in the classroom.
• Master’s degree and previous coaching and/or mentoring experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Conceptual Awareness:
Requires the ability to observe, compare, and contrast various people, data, or items.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from colleagues or supervisors.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read and prepare a variety of materials, correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.

Intelligence:
Requires the ability to rationalize and solve problems independently with a variety of variables, aligned with policies, procedures, and professional expectations.

Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to use mathematical operations and apply mathematical skills to solve work-related problems; including but not limited to adding, subtracting, and utilizing decimals and percentages.

Motor Coordination & Dexterity:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Visual and Spatial Aptitude:
Requires visual acuity to complete essential duties, including the ability to conceptualize visual representations, size, shape, and color.

Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication:
Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

Full-Time

Instructional Support & Teacher Mentor

• Jennifer Lynde , Chief Academic Officer
• Mebane Education Center
• Email: lyndej.nc.us