Literacy Content Coach; K-5Th Grade

LITERACY CONTENT COACH (K-5TH GRADE)

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

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Job : 5924576
Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Beginning ASAP

10.5 months with possiblity of summer employment

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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 …