School Literacy Coach; K-5; Farnsworth Elementary - External - One

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

School Literacy Coach - Farnsworth Elementary

This posting is for external applicants only and is for a one-year-only contract
. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Erin Bitner, Principal, at  or email ebitner

or Christine Drummond, Associate Director of Elementary Core Learning, email cdrummond.

Job Title:School Literacy Coach (K-5)
Department/

Location:

School
Supervisor:Principal
Salary

Schedule:

Teacher Salary Schedule
Lane Placement:A-G (based on qualifications)
Contract Length:189 days (9 months)
FTE:1.0
FLSA Classification:Exempt
Special Designation:External Applicants Only, One-year-only Contract
Last Revised:April 2026

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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)…