Literacy Coach / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is hiring a Literacy Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher with an add-on certification in literacy, along with strong communication skills. The Literacy Coach will model instructional strategies, train teachers, and support professional development based on student assessments. Experience in a classroom setting and additional credentials in literacy are preferred. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing literacy instruction and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher and certification for literacy coach.
• Five years of successful classroom experience preferred.
• ADEPT/STEP training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model effective instructional strategies for teachers.
• Train teachers in data analysis and differentiated instruction.
• Coach and mentor colleagues.
• Help lead and support reading leadership teams.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher with literacy coach certification

Master's Degree or higher in reading or closely related field

Valid certification in reading and/or early childhood/elementary

Job description

The position is a Literacy Coach - Hiring Pool.

Note: Negative TB Test results must be on file with Human Resources prior to starting work.

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule (195-day position)

Location: Darlington County Schools

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher and an add-on certification for literacy coach/literacy specialist
• Bachelor's Degree or higher and are enrolled and actively participating (must attend at least 80 percent of all sessions and satisfactorily complete all assignments) in the SCDE Literacy Leaders Institute and are actively pursuing the literacy coach endorsement by enrollment in a SCDE approved program
• Master's Degree or higher in reading or closely related field (Contact the Office of Educator Services to determine if a degree is in a sufficiently closely-related field)
• Valid certification in reading and/or early childhood/elementary
• Five (5) years successful classroom experience preferred
• ADEPT/STEP training preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal

Literacy Coaches will serve as job-embedded, stable resources for professional development to improve reading and literacy instruction and student achievement. Literacy Coaches shall support and provide initial and ongoing professional development to teachers based on an analysis of student assessments and the provision of differentiated instruction and intensive intervention.

Performance Responsibilities

• Model effective instructional strategies for teachers
• Train teachers in data analysis and using data to differentiate instruction
• Coach and mentor colleagues
• Work with teachers to ensure that research-based programs are implemented with fidelity
• Help lead and support reading leadership teams
• Facilitate study groups
• Support development and implementation of District Reading Plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

Credentials

Literacy Coach / Literacy Specialist credential preferred.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties but a reflection of the general nature and level of work expected. The Superintendent may assign or modify responsibilities as needed to meet the evolving goals of the district.