Literacy Coach, Elementary *Pool Position

Job Description

We are seeking a Literacy Coach, Elementary (
* Pool Position) to provide instructional services related to literacy for all students and directly support teachers in implementing the District’s K‑12 Comprehensive Research‑Based Reading Plan at the school level.

Location:

TBD. Hours per day: 7.5. Contract months: 10.

• Provide collegial, job‑embedded support to implement data‑informed, student‑centered, high‑quality literacy instruction.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers through co‑teaching, common planning, modeling, reflective conversations, and data sessions to build capacity and improve achievement.
• Deliver professional learning on the major reading components based on analysis of student performance data.
• Administer and analyze instructional assessments, and provide differentiated instruction and intensive interventions.
• Support schools in developing and implementing School Improvement Plans, RTI Plans, and other school‑wide action plans.
• Provide targeted interventions for students via various delivery models aligned with the science of reading and advanced progress monitoring.
• Model effective instructional strategies for whole‑group and small‑group instruction.
• Collect and use data on instructional practices to inform and enhance professional learning activities.
• Ensure teachers implement evidence‑based reading strategies and programs grounded in the science of reading with fidelity.
• Lead literacy leadership teams, PLCs, CPTs, and professional learning sessions tailored to school needs.
• Continuously grow professionally to increase knowledge of effective pedagogy and andragogy.
• Prioritize coaching and mentoring with teachers to impact student achievement in reading.
• Collaborate with school leadership to plan and implement a consistent, evidence‑based reading improvement program with measurable outcomes.
• Participate in the job‑embedded Literacy Coach Endorsement Coursework (completed by the end of the second year).

• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in Language Arts, Reading, English, or Elementary Education.
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid regular Florida teaching certificate.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification in Reading or a Reading Endorsement.
• Successfully passed the District Instructional Screening Process.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based reading research, English Language Arts standards, and adult learning strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, stress management, planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and demonstrate flexibility.
• Competence in analyzing data to inform support, decision‑making, response plans, and interventions.