Literacy Instructional Coach
Palmetto, FL | Charter “A” Rated School
A highly regarded “A” rated charter school in Palmetto, Florida is seeking a dedicated and experienced Literacy Instructional Coach to support teachers and school leaders in strengthening literacy instruction and improving student achievement.
This position is ideal for an experienced educator with a strong background in Science of Reading, evidence-based literacy practices, data-driven instruction, and teacher coaching.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide instructional coaching and support to teachers, with approximately 80% of the role focused on teacher coaching and professional development.
- Model effective literacy instructional strategies through whole-group and small-group instruction.
- Support teachers in implementing Science of Reading principles and evidence-based reading strategies with fidelity.
- Coach teachers on foundational reading skills, including phonics, decoding, and encoding.
- Assist teachers with collecting, analyzing, and using student assessment data to guide instruction.
- Identify instructional needs and provide non-evaluative, constructive feedback to teachers.
- Facilitate grade-level collaborative planning sessions and professional learning opportunities.
- Support literacy leadership teams and school-wide literacy initiatives.
- Partner with school administrators to develop and implement strategies designed to improve reading achievement.
- Work with district literacy specialists to support literacy initiatives and approved instructional resources.
- Promote literacy across content areas and contribute to school-wide professional learning.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of professionalism when working with educators and students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
- Valid Florida Teaching Certificate required.
- Reading certification or endorsement required, or currently in process with a commitment to complete within one year.
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
- Minimum 3 years of highly effective instructional practice ratings.
- Experience with literacy instruction, including the six components of reading, evidence-based strategies, assessment, data analysis, and differentiated instruction.
- Experience conducting professional learning activities, preferably in literacy, and/or experience in an instructional leadership role.
- ESOL certification or endorsement preferred.
- Appropriate grade-level teaching experience preferred.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading and evidence-based instructional practices.
- Ability to model systematic and explicit literacy instruction.
- Strong understanding of reading assessments and using data to drive instructional decisions.
- Excellent coaching, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and motivate educators to achieve high standards.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Professional, dependable, self-directed, and committed to continuous professional growth.
- Ability to work effectively with teachers, administrators, specialists, and other stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to improving student literacy achievement.
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