Early Literacy and Structured Literacy Coach

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Job : 5983779

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:01 PM (UTC)

Job Title:
Early Literacy & Structured Literacy Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt

Instructional Support Services

ISS

Instructional Support Services Director

Chief Academic Officer

K3 Primary; K12 Alignment Support

Primarily Remote

8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday

SUMMARY: The District Early Literacy & Structured Literacy Coach provides district-level leadership focused on early literacy development, the implementation of the science of reading, and structured literacy practices in grades K3. This role is dedicated to strengthening foundational reading skills, developing fluency, and providing evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with Georgia standards and state literacy priorities.

This position is distinct from grade-band ELA coaching roles. While the primary focus is early literacy (K3), the role supports vertical alignment of literacy expectations across grade levels to ensure long‑term coherence and proficiency.

• The District Early Literacy & Structured Literacy Coach supports district priorities by:
• Leading implementation of the science of reading and structured literacy practices
• Strengthening foundational reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension)
• Monitoring early literacy assessment trends
• Supporting leadership calibration related to literacy rigor and alignment
• Designing professional learning specific to early literacy development

This is a non-supervisory coaching position focused on capacity-building, instructional modeling, and system alignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following statements describe the general nature and scope of work performed in this role. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities:

• Provide district-wide leadership in early literacy and structured literacy implementation
• Support the fidelity of science of reading practices in K3 classrooms
• Lead job-embedded coaching cycles focused on foundational reading instruction
• Model evidence-based early literacy instructional strategies
• Support the development and refinement of foundational skills instructional resources
• Analyze literacy data (screeners, fluency measures, benchmark assessments, Common Assessments) to identify trends and gaps
• Partner with gradeband leaders to strengthen K3 literacy monitoring systems
• Facilitate professional learning aligned to structured literacy and fluency development
• Support alignment between early literacy practices and upper-grade literacy expectations
• Contribute to vertical alignment conversations with 412 ELA leaders as needed
• Participate in Instructional Leadership Summits to calibrate literacy expectations
• Document coaching interactions and track impact trends

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

• Competencies:
  
  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Early Literacy Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of the science of reading, structured literacy, and foundational skill development.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Uses screening and benchmark data to guide instructional improvement.
• Coaching & Adult Learning:
  Builds trusting coaching relationships and facilitates meaningful professional learning.
• Systems Alignment:
  Understands vertical literacy progression and supports coherence across grade levels.
• Professionalism:
  Maintains integrity, confidentiality, and alignment to district instructional priorities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's…