Literacy Coach (2024/2025 School Year)

Job Title: Literacy Coach Reports To: Executive Director of Educational Services FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Full-time (204-day Work Calendar) Salary: $46,700-$80,904 (Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.)

SUMMARY

The P-3 Literacy Coach plays a critical role in supporting early literacy instruction and improving outcomes for students in PreK through 3rd grade. This position involves providing high-quality, evidence-based coaching to Foundational Literacy educators within the school/district. The coach collaborates closely with teachers, administrators, district leaders, and other stakeholders to enhance instructional practices, facilitate professional development, and promote literacy achievement among young learners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support AJUSD Vision, Mission, and Goals.

• Collaborate with school/district leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive literacy coaching program aligned with best practices and research-based strategies.

• Provide individualized coaching and support to Foundational Literacy educators, including modeling effective instructional techniques, co-planning lessons, and co-teaching as needed.

• Conduct regular classroom observations to assess instructional practices, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive feedback to teachers.

• Facilitate professional development sessions, workshops, and PLC's focused on evidence-based literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies.

• Assist in the selection, adaptation, and implementation of instructional materials, resources, and technology tools to support early literacy development.

• Analyze student data, including assessment results and progress monitoring data, to inform instructional decision-making and tailor coaching interventions to meet individual student needs.

• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community partners to foster a literacy-rich environment both in and out of the classroom.

• Provides support to parent education and home/school connection initiatives.

• Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in early literacy instruction and coaching through professional learning opportunities and ongoing professional development.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Literacy, Elementary, or a related field

• Valid Arizona teaching certification, PreK-8

• K-5 Literacy Endorsement

• Previous experience as a literacy coach, reading specialist, or instructional coach preferred

• Strong knowledge of early literacy development, literacy assessment, and evidence-based instructional strategies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instructional decision-making

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and culturally responsive teaching practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead professional development sessions and facilitate collaborative learning communities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.