Literacy Coach

Purpose of Position

The IDOE Grant School Literacy Coach will strengthen K-8 tier one literacy instruction through

data-driven instructional coaching and job-embedded professional learning. The IDOE Grant

School Literacy Coach will partner with school leaders and staff to leverage local data for

job-embedded literacy coaching aligned with science of reading to meet the needs of all

students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in professional learning and training as approved by the Indiana Department

of Education (IDOE)

Collaborate with the Office of Literacy

Coach educators in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade by

modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading;

facilitating job-embedded professional learning, based on data, aligned with

science of reading;

utilizing data when assisting in instructional planning and making

recommendations for adjustments with individuals and groups of teachers;

creating plans, goals, and action items to address and monitor areas of

improvement through instructional coaching;

supporting educators in instructional practices across tiers of instruction in a

multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework; and

ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected,

reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom

levels

Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain

current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school

Build, establish, and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including

teachers, as well as school and district leaders

Engage in ongoing professional learning to ensure they are informed of the latest and

most impactful research and coaching techniques aligned with science of reading

Maintain current school-level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycle aligned to

science of reading and gather both survey and local assessment data as required by the

IDOE

Assist administrators and teachers in the development of a schoolwide reading plan and

strategies for monitoring the implementation of the plan

Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to

teachers, administrators, and the Office of Literacy

Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district

requirements, and Board of Trustees policies

Credentials

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; minimum of five years of

teaching experience with preference given to same grade level(s) for coaching

Expertise in implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of

reading

Experience in instructional coaching

Hold a valid, professional Indiana Teacher's License; Early Literacy Endorsement is

required for coaches serving elementary schools