Academic Coach, Grades K-8 - ELA;

25-26 Academic Coach, Grades K-8 - ELA  school year)

Somerville Public Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Somerville, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

• Job : 5334163
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

This position is a 1‑year appointment, 2025‑2026 school year.

Job Goal: To bring all students in grades K-8 to proficiency or better in ELA by supporting teachers in their efforts to maximize the effectiveness of their instructional practice. The ELA Coach functions as a colleague, is not part of school administration, and does not participate in any way in the evaluation of a teacher’s performance.

• Appropriate Department of Elementary and Secondary Educator's license in the field or subject for this position
• Three or more years prior teaching experience in ELA
• Strong people skills; an ability to gain the respect and trust of fellow teachers.
• Advanced degree preferred
• Understanding of scientifically based research and evidence‑based practices for teaching the range of ELA skills and understanding, and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks; a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and stay current.
• Experience supporting teachers with the implementation of HQIM—especially Fishtank and Wit and Wisdom

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Help teachers meet the goals for student progress set by the district, the K‑8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, principals, and the faculty as a whole.
• Meet regularly with the K‑8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, principals, and others to assure that students achieve proficiency or better in ELA and that teachers are supported in their instructional practice.
• At the beginning of the school year, meet with the K‑8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator to determine the schedule and priorities for coaching, training, conferences, workshops, and meetings at the school, district, and/or other levels (e.g., grant requirements) as applicable.
• Work with classroom teachers during the day, including lesson planning, assessing student progress, demonstration lessons, co‑teaching, organizing assessments, and data management.
• Coach classroom teachers in all aspects of differentiated ELA instruction, including use of student assessments to group students, management of effective whole‑ and small‑group instruction, and activities to meet specific student needs.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for instructional improvements during coaching.

Professional Development Responsibilities:

• Support teachers and administration in designing and implementing district‑based and school‑based professional development as necessary.

Curriculum and Instruction Responsibilities:

• Develop resources aligned with the district curriculum to support teachers with implementation.
• Provide teachers with clear and specific information on how to implement a range of effective instructional strategies.
• Be competently knowledgeable of the Massachusetts ELA Curriculum Framework and district curricular programs to assist teachers in their implementation.

Terms of Employment: In accordance with STA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Schedule: 189 days (School year: 184 days; Additional: 5 days to be scheduled with supervisor)

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $63,613 to $124,263 per CBA salary schedule

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Kathleen Seward, K‑8 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator
• District-wide
• Email: ksewarderville.ma.us