Reading Specialist / Orton-Gillingham Literacy Coach (Part-Time Contract)

About Sankofa Montessori

Sankofa Montessori is a public charter school committed to empowering children with the knowledge, skills, and agency to lead purposeful lives. We combine standards-based instruction with Montessori principles to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences that inspire every child to soar.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Orton-Gillingham-certified Reading Specialist to strengthen our literacy program by coaching teachers, monitoring intervention implementation, and supporting schoolwide literacy initiatives.

This flexible consulting opportunity is ideal for an experienced literacy coach, dyslexia specialist, retired educator, or reading consultant who is passionate about improving literacy outcomes while mentoring educators.

Position Summary 

The Reading Specialist / Orton-Gillingham Literacy Coach provides instructional coaching, literacy intervention oversight, assessment leadership, and data analysis aligned with Sankofa Montessori's comprehensive literacy framework.

Working closely with our leadership team and three intervention co-guides, this role ensures the high-quality implementation of Orton-Gillingham instruction while supporting school-wide literacy growth through coaching, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per month

Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching

• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to three teachers implementing Orton-Gillingham intervention.
• Support teachers in strengthening instructional delivery and intervention fidelity.
• Document coaching observations and action steps using the Bullseye coaching platform.

Classroom Observations

• Conduct bi-weekly observations of Orton-Gillingham instruction.
• Monitor implementation fidelity, instructional pacing, and student engagement.
• Provide written feedback and recommendations following observations.

DIBELS Leadership

Lead schoolwide DIBELS 8th Edition implementation by:

• Training staff on standardized administration
• Monitoring assessment fidelity
• Supporting teachers during assessment windows
• Analyzing and sharing schoolwide literacy data

Progress Monitoring

Prepare quarterly reports summarizing:

• Student growth
• Intervention effectiveness
• Literacy trends
• Recommendations for additional supports

Literacy Reporting

Prepare Beginning-of-Year, Middle-of-Year, and End-of-Year literacy reports for school leadership that include:

• Student achievement data
• Implementation updates
• Growth trends
• Recommendations for continuous improvement

Collaborative Team Leadership

Facilitate a weekly one-hour collaborative planning meeting with intervention teachers to:

• Review student data
• Plan instruction
• Problem-solve student needs
• Calibrate intervention practices
• Provide ongoing professional learning

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Orton-Gillingham Certification from an accredited training organization
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
• Experience administering and interpreting DIBELS 8th Edition
• Experience coaching educators and providing instructional feedback
• Strong written communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Previous experience serving as a literacy coach or intervention specialist

Who You Are

You're someone who:

• Believes every child can become a successful reader.
• Enjoys coaching adults as much as teaching children.
• Uses data to drive instructional decisions.
• Thrives in collaborative environments.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

Why Sankofa?

At Sankofa Montessori, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact—not only on students but also on the teachers who support them. Your expertise will help strengthen literacy instruction across our entire school while contributing to a joyful, collaborative culture grounded in our core values of Love, Ownership, Purpose, Reflection, and Joy.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Approximately 20 hours per month with scheduling flexibility.
• This is an independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Benefits

• The Contractor is considered an independent contractor and is not eligible for employee benefits, including unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, overtime pay, Family and Medical Leave, or other employee benefits