The Reading Coach will support all K-6 staff in the implementation of the site reading plan and
program. The Coach will work directly with teachers in a school providing classroom-based
demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related
professional development. The Coach will focus on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide instruction
that builds students’ sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. The Coach will also work
with administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret, and use it to guide instructional
decisions.

Responsibilities:
1. Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined
student needs.
2. Provide individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive program. This will
include modeling of best teaching practices.
3. Work with the principals within the grantee site to create a school-wide focus on goals for reading
achievement.
4. Oversee the school’s assessment procedure, training, data collection and collaborate with the
principal to complete reports due.
5. Complete monthly status reports for the district administrators and Reading First Coordinator.
6. Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading.
Qualifications:
1. 5+ years elementary classroom experience
2. Deep knowledge of reading, writing and literacy development
3. Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
4. Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration)
to share research based instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide
advice, mentoring and coaching.
5. Strong organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,851.36 per year

Work Location: In person