Structured Literacy Implementation Coach - Non-Classified

Structured Literacy Implementation Coach - Non-Classified

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01669-PrnCnslt-SL-0426

Department

Department of Education

Division

Student Learning

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Hr@cde.state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This position is expected to start on July 1, 2026.

Colorado Department of Education - What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the states 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the states approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org
• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
• Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

This position is Full-time, federally funded (funding is expected to continue indefinitely unless otherwise indicated in this posting), and is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office with a requirement to report to Work location per business needs).

• Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm.

• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.

• 80% of Travel is required (4 to 5 days per week) within the state of Colorado for site visits (coaching within districts).

• Rare overnight travel may be required (one in-state conference a year)

• Driving Required (Please see Conditions of Employment).

• A Remote (Home) office is required.

• Required to report to the work location per business needs.

• Essential Functions (ADAAA)

• LIGHT/Office environment:

• Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.

• May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.

• Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.

• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• CO DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle) to complete travel requirements.

Position Summary:

Are you someone who wants to see every child become a confident reader? Structured Literacy Implementation Coaches partner with teachers to bring effective, research-based reading practices into the classroom. By supporting educators, you help create the conditions where beginning readers can truly grow-and there's nothing better than watching that transformation happen. Join us, and together we can turn strong instruction into meaningful student growth for the kids of Colorado.

The Literacy Coach position provides direct and customized training and coaching support to schools that are participating in the ESSUs Structured Literacy Project to ensure fidelity in the implementation of project. This position will address instructional routines through coaching, instructional data collection and management, and the provision of teacher professional learning opportunities. This position will serve the Denver Metro Area.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range of $82,000 to $87,000; however, it may be higher or lower, depending on the preferred candidates knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications, while considering internal equity.

Final salary offers are determined by a candidates specific skills, experience, and internal pay equity. CDE will consider negotiations for exceptional applicants who meet or exceed the preferred and special qualifications outlined for this position.

This position is expected to start on July 1, 2026.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a literacy coach in schools identified as project participants in the assigned geographical region.
• Work directly with teachers in implementing Structured Literacy routines and strategies in K-3 classrooms and small intervention and

special education groups as an instructional coach.

• Work directly with instructional leadership and instructional staff to assure alignment of literacy efforts among classroom teachers and

interventionists providing targeted and intensive instruction.

• Provide instructional modeling and demonstration as needed to enhance project implementation.
• Collaborate with school leadership (principal and instructional leaders) in: the implementation of instructional routines and strategies in

all K-3 classrooms and small groups; the facilitation of effective data use; and the effective scheduling of literacy instruction for students at

risk for reading failure.

• Participate in the development of professional learning for all K-3 teachers in project schools related to improving literacy instruction and

student outcomes, including data analysis, progress monitoring, and evidence-based reading strategies.

• Participate in ongoing review of project implementation including measures of increased teacher fidelity and efficacy and increased

student achievement.

• Serve as a resource for instructional materials that align with a Structured Literacy instructional approach and student need(s).
• Work directly with principals to prioritize instructional coaching for new teachers and those teachers who are less familiar with the

implementation of Structure Literacy.

• Collect data necessary for Project implementation.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in reading, elementary education, special education or related field.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

• Colorado teacher, related services, or principal licensure.
• Two years experience as a literacy coach, reading specialist, reading interventionist, or instructional leader in a public, private or charter

school.

• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction in the primary grades.
• Familiarity with current legislation related to early literacy in Colorado including HB 12-1238 (The READ Act).
• Ability to analyze and interpret instructional and assessment data.
• Familiarity with a variety of core reading programs, evidence-based instructional strategies, and reading/literacy assessments.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of teachers, offer meaningful instructional feedback, and mentor less-experienced teachers.
• Ability to manage details, multiple tasks, and the rapid implementation of identified strategies and routines for targeted student needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, on a team

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):

• Masters degree from an accredited university in reading, elementary education, special education or related field.
• Classroom teaching experience in the primary grades (K-3).
• Prior training in Structured Literacy (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson)
• Successful completion of LETRS training and LETRS TOT (Training of Trainers)
• Experience providing training and professional learning. Knowledge of adult learning theory and strategies.
• Experience using DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) assessment and data.

Conditions of Employment (Required):

• Ability and willingness to travel
• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
• 80% of Travel is required (4 to 5 days per week) within the state of Colorado for site visits (coaching within districts).
• Work extended schedule per business needs
• Report to work location per business needs
• Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through federal funds and is subject to availability.
• Driving Required: To ensure the safety and efficiency of CDE operations, certain positions are designated as "Driving Required." These positions are required to safely operate a motor vehicle or a State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle to complete the travel requirements. These positions are subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and a valid driver's license requirement if it meets the following criteria:
• Travel Threshold: The position requires business-related travel totaling 20% or more of standard working hours; AND
• Operational Necessity: The travel requirements cannot be reasonably or efficiently met by alternative transportation (e.g., public transit, ride-sharing, or rail) due to:
• Significant travel distances or out-of-state requirements.
• A high frequency of stops at multiple locations throughout the workday.
• The need to transport equipment or travel to areas where public transportation is unavailable or impractical.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include:

• Transcript: Required if using education to meet MQs - Attached to the online application and meeting requirements as described under "College Transcripts".
• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
• Cover Letter: Required - Attached to application
• Resume: Required - Attached to application

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to hr@cde.state.co.us.

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Resumes and cover letters and other supplemental documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your understanding that failure to submit all items listed under "Complete Applications" at the time of application may remove your application from consideration. If have not uploaded the required items, you can go back now and upload those documents before submission of this application.

• Yes
• No

03

If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".

04

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

05

This position is eligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent is required to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as needed to complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

06

The salary range listed is the departments good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

• Yes.
• Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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If you responded Maybe to Question 7, (Salary offer within Posted Range), please list the preferred or special qualifications from the job posting that you meet.

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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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