| Location | College Park, MD |
Literacy
Cadre
Instructional
Coach
Job
Description
Position
Overview:
The
MSD
of
Pike
Township
Literacy
Cadre
Coach
will
strengthen
K-8
Tier
1
literacy
instruction
through
data-driven
instructional
coaching
and
job-embedded
professional
learning.
In
partnership
with
building
principals,
instructional
leaders,
and
the
Chief
Academic
Officer,
the
Literacy
Cadre
Coach
will
leverage
local
data
to
deliver
high-quality
literacy
coaching
aligned
with
the
Science
of
Reading
all
students
in
Pike
Township
have
access
to
coherent,
evidence-based
instruction
that
accelerates
measurable
literacy
achievement.
Key
Responsibilities:
Professional
Learning
&
IDOE
Partnership
Participate
in
all
professional
learning,
training,
and
convenings
provided
by
the
Indiana
Department
of
Education
(IDOE),
including
statewide
cadre
sessions
and
required
virtual
touchpoints.
Collaborate
with
the
IDOE
Literacy
Coach
Specialist
(LCS)
and
maintain
all
required
documentation,
data
submissions,
and
reporting
as
directed
by
the
IDOE.
Represent
MSD
of
Pike
Township
as
a
professional
ambassador
for
literacy
leadership,
coherent
systems,
and
continuous
improvement.
Instructional
Coaching
Modeling
evidence-based
instructional
practices
aligned
with
the
Science
of
Reading
in
classroom
settings.
Facilitating
job-embedded
professional
learning
grounded
in
current
student
data
and
aligned
with
the
Science
of
Reading.
Utilizing
diagnostic
and
progress
monitoring
data
when
assisting
with
instructional
planning
and
recommending
adjustments
for
individual
teachers
and
grade-level
teams.
Developing
coaching
cycle
plans,
professional
goals,
and
action
items
to
address
and
monitor
identified
areas
of
instructional
growth.
Supporting
educators
in
delivering
instruction
across
all
tiers
within
MSD
of
Pike
Township's
Multi-Tiered
System
of
Support
(MTSS)
framework.
Ensuring
that
student
achievement
and
growth
data
is
routinely
collected,
analyzed,
and
used
to
drive
instructional
decisions
at
both
the
classroom
and
school
levels.
Leadership
&
Stakeholder
Collaboration
Collaborate
with
building
principals
and
the
Chief
Academic
Officer
to
align
coaching
priorities
with
school
and
district
academic
goals.
Model
a
culture
of
continuous
learning
and
serve
as
a
thought
leader
for
student
literacy
improvement
across
assigned
schools.
Revised
4.17.2026
Build,
establish,
and
maintain
productive
relationships
with
teachers,
instructional
coaches,
building
administrators,
and
district
leadership.
Assist
school
administrators
and
teachers
in
developing
and
refining
school-wide
reading
plans,
including
strategies
for
monitoring
implementation
fidelity
and
student
outcomes.
Data
Management
&
Accountability
Maintain
current,
school-level
data
and
anecdotal
records
aligned
to
the
Science
of
Reading
coaching
cycle.
Gather
and
submit
survey
data
and
local
assessment
data
as
required
by
the
IDOE,
maintaining
accuracy
and
timeliness
in
all
reporting.
Create
and
maintain
a
shared
coaching
calendar
that
is
accessible
to
teachers,
building
administrators,
and
the
Pike
Township
cadre
leadership
team.
Support
the
alignment
of
assessment
practices
and
instructional
materials
with
district
adopted
curricula
and
the
Science
of
Reading.
Ongoing
Professional
Growth
Engage
in
ongoing
professional
learning
to
remain
current
on
the
latest
research-based
coaching
strategies
and
Science
of
Reading
instructional
practices.
Participate
in
Pike
Township
Curriculum
and
Instruction
Team
(CIT)
professional
learning
as
aligned
with
district-wide
literacy
priorities.
Pursue
and
maintain
any
required
endorsements,
certifications,
or
credentials
as
directed
by
IDOE
and
district
leadership.
Compliance
&
District
Alignment
Perform
all
duties
in
full
compliance
with
IDOE
requirements,
MSD
of
Pike
Township
Board
of
Trustees
policies,
and
applicable
federal
program
guidelines.
Coordinate
with
the
district's
federal
programs
office
to
ensure
alignment
with
Title
I,
Title
II,
and
related
compliance
obligations
as
applicable.
Adhere
to
all
confidentiality
requirements
related
to
student
data
and
educator
evaluations.
Family
&
Community
Engagement
Provide
resources
and
strategies
to
strengthen
the
home-school
connection.
Performance
Indicators:
Completion
of
all
IDOE-required
training,
submissions,
and
reporting
milestones
on
time.
Evidence
of
consistent,
high-quality
coaching
cycles
documented
in
the
shared
coaching
calendar
and
anecdotal
records.
Measurable
improvement
in
teacher
implementation
of
Science
of
Reading
practices
as
observed
through
coaching
data.
Positive
trends
in
student
literacy
achievement
and
growth
data
at
assigned
schools.
Strong
working
relationships
with
building
principals,
teachers,
and
district
leadership
as
evidenced
by
stakeholder
feedback.
Revised
4.17.2026
Qualifications:
Bachelor's
Degree
in
Education
Valid
Indiana
Teaching
License
Successful
teaching
experience
and/or
advanced
coursework
in
literacy,
math,
and/or
English
and
multilingual
learners
Experience
with
compliance
requirements,
and
documentation
strongly
preferred.
Compensation:
Commensurate
with
experience.
Working
Conditions:
This
position
may
involve
sitting
and/or
standing
for
extended
periods.
This
job
description
is
intended
to
outline
the
general
nature
and
level
of
work
performed
by
individuals
assigned
to
this
position.
It
is
not
intended
to
be
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities,
duties,
and
qualifications
required
of
employees
in
this
role.
Equal
Opportunity
Employer:
We
are
an
equal
opportunity
employer
and
welcome
applicants
from
all
backgrounds
to
apply.
Revised
4.17.2026