Literacy Coach- Banneker Elementary

What You'll Be Doing:

• Instructional Support for Teachers
• Support K-3 teachers in developing and implementing effective instructional strategies aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Regularly engage in classrooms to observe, provide feedback, and refine literacy instruction.
• Collaborate with educators to design and implement literacy programs tailored to students' needs.
• Professional Development & Coaching
• Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development in literacy instruction methodologies.
• Facilitate training aligned with best practices in the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy strategies.
• Lead data-driven discussions to inform instructional decision-making.
• Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
• Conduct literacy assessments and data-tracking to monitor student progress.
• Work with teachers and principals to utilize student achievement data effectively.
• Refined instructional practices based on assessment outcomes and classroom observations.
• Literacy Fellowship & Community Engagement
• Participate in a two-year literacy fellowship, gaining expertise in change management, the Science of Reading, and instructional coaching.
• Serve as a liaison with the tutoring organization contracted by the school.
• Engage families in literacy development initiatives to support student learning beyond the classroom.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To:

• Bring Expertise And Vision
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of documented success in teaching reading, including a minimum of 3 years of K-3 literacy instruction.
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate or eligibility for certification.
• Training in LETRS® or other Science of Reading-related programs.
• Proficiency in analyzing and applying student achievement data for instructional purposes.
• In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need:
• Innovative Thinking
• Ability to design and implement compelling, research-based literacy strategies.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving student literacy outcomes.
• Leadership With Impact
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others to achieve literacy goals.
• Prominent ability to work collaboratively with educators, administrators, and external partners.
• Experience facilitating adult learning and delivering literacy-focused professional development.
• A Growth Mindset
• Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
• Willingness to embrace and lead change initiatives in literacy instruction.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Physical Demands

• This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers;
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.