K-4 LITERACY COACH SY 26-27

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide job-embedded, standards-aligned professional development to teachers
• Model high-impact literacy instruction and co-teach lessons with classroom teachers
• Facilitate weekly common planning sessions with a focus on curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes
• Support the use of student achievement data to inform planning and instruction at classroom and school levels
• Promote and provide resources that support rigorous, culturally relevant instruction
• Contribute to vertical alignment efforts and cross-grade collaboration in literacy
• Host open classrooms and facilitate peer-to-peer learning and discourse
• Help implement new learning systems, data platforms, and digital tools
• Provide in-field support to teachers including coaching cycles and follow-up observations
• Support students directly through small group instruction and academic interventions
• Provide teacher coverage or additional instructional support as needed
• Collaborate with administration to monitor progress on literacy goals and initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of literacy instruction and the science of reading
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Expertise in analyzing and using data to drive instructional decisions
• Proven ability to lead professional development and coaching cycles
• Effective facilitation of team meetings and collaborative planning sessions
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to educational equity and supporting diverse learners
• Ability to model lessons, co-teach, and provide actionable feedback
• Capacity to support implementation of digital tools and learning platforms

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts teaching license Reading Specialist license preferred
• SEI Endorsement or dual certification in ESL
• Master's Degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum of five years of successful K-12 classroom teaching experience
• Prior experience as an instructional coach, mentor teacher, or school leader preferred