Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach
About the role
The Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach plays a critical role in supporting teachers across New York City partner schools to strengthen equitable literacy instruction and improve student outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 6–12 ELA educator or instructional leader who brings expertise in standards-aligned instruction, culturally responsive pedagogy, and adult learning.
Responsibilities
- Provide High Quality ELA Instructional Coaching
- Deliver direct instructional coaching aligned to school and district literacy priorities
- Support teachers in implementing standards-aligned curriculum and research-based ELA practices
- Use data, student work, and observations to develop individualized coaching plans
- Model evidence-based literacy practices and support teachers in improving instructional delivery
- Coach teachers supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs
- Partner With School Leaders
- Collaborate with leaders to identify instructional focus areas
- Develop strategies to strengthen equitable ELA instruction and student achievement
- Co-design supports aligned to school-level priorities, data, and instructional goals
- Lead Professional Learning
- Design and facilitate equity-centered professional development for teachers
- Support teachers in analysis of student data and curriculum implementation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- 5+ years of K-12 ELA teaching experience, with a preference for secondary teaching experience
- 3+ years of instructional coaching or teacher leadership
- Must hold a recognized Science of Reading credential (e.g., LETRS, AIM, SUNY New Paltz)
- NYCPS PETS clearance
- Must not have worked in NYCPS within the past year to qualify
- Experience with instructional tools such as Google Classroom, Class Dojo, or ChatGPT is preferred.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is between $80,376 - $120,564. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($80,376 - $100,470) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays a portion of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements; flexible spending accounts; professional development; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.