School Literacy Coach; K-5 - Farnsworth Elementary

School Literacy Coach (K-5) – Farnsworth Elementary | Job

Position Type:
District Coordinator or Specialist

Date Posted: 6/19/2026

Date Available:

As soon as possible

Closing Date: 06/26/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on 06/26/2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Erin Bitner, Principal, at  or email ebitner.

The School Literacy Coach works with K-5 classroom teachers to build instructional capacity and improve student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA). The coach supports implementation of the ELA Utah Core Standards through research-based literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading using district-adopted resources. The School Literacy Coach provides sustained support to teachers through a continuum of job-embedded coaching and professional learning opportunities.

• Instructional Coaching & Support:
  • Provide job-embedded professional learning aligned to teacher and student needs through pre-planning, data collection, and reflective conversations.
  • Support teachers in aligning instruction to curriculum and implementing effective literacy practices through coaching cycle interactions (e.g. in-class modeling, co-teaching, and shadow teaching).
  • Develop and maintain confidential, positive, and collegial relationships with teachers while providing appropriate non-evaluative feedback.
• Professional Learning & Content Leadership:
  • Develop and deepen own content knowledge of literacy theory and the Science of Reading through participation in district-level learning and personal coaching with district coaches and staff.
  • Design and deliver professional learning based on principles of adult learning, supporting PLC work and school-wide literacy initiatives.
  • Lead school-wide implementation of evidence-based instructional practices aligned to district and state literacy frameworks.
• Assessment & Data Analysis:
  • Coordinate and oversee the administration of Acadience Reading, NWEA MAP, and other diagnostic assessments, ensuring scoring accuracy and inter-rater reliability.
  • Support administration and staff in analyzing and interpreting data to evaluate and refine school-wide literacy instruction.
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Partner with school administration to align coaching work with the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) and District Strategic Plan.
  • Serve on the school literacy and MTSS teams to establish and monitor Individualized Reading Plans (IRPs) to ensure literacy interventions are data-driven and aligned with individual student needs.
  • Maintain coaching records and documentation using district-approved tools (e.g., Connect Hub).
  • Collaborate with district staff to ensure school-level instructional practices and supports are aligned with district standards.
• Professional & Ethical Standards:
  • Model professional and ethical standards and adheres to the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) standards.
  • Maintain records and confidentiality of all student information in secure locations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Mastery of Science of Reading research, lesson design, and evidence-based ELA instructional strategies.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting student assessment data to drive instructional decision-making.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and the ability to facilitate professional growth in colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to function as a collaborative member of a professional team.
• Demonstrated initiative, responsibility, and self-direction.
• Ability to manage time and schedules to maximize coaching effectiveness and teacher access.

• Requires one of the following:
  • A current Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) in a relevant license area:
    Elementary, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education (K-12).
  • A current equivalent professional educator license from another state or country; individuals hired under this provision must obtain a Utah Professional Educator License by the end of their first school year of employment.
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