Bilingual K-5 Literacy Coach: Elevate Reading with Data

Gresham Barlow School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District in District Wide seeks a K-5 Literacy Coach, DLI, for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary 0.50 FTE position supports teachers with literacy instruction, collaborative planning, and professional development to strengthen literacy outcomes.

Candidates must hold an appropriate State Teaching license, be bilingual English/Spanish, and have at least five years of elementary teaching experience. The district emphasizes equity and data-based instruction.

Qualifications

• Appropriate State Teaching license
• Minimum of five years of successful elementary teaching
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills
• Understanding of adult learning, andragogy, and pedagogy
• Competency in using data with teams for instructional improvement
• Understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching
• Applicants with diverse lived expertise in inclusion and equity work
• Advanced training in literacy strategies and science of reading/writing

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with methods and strategies to increase literacy achievement
• Assist with literacy foundational skills and language comprehension
• Plan instruction with teachers
• Model best instructional practices through demonstrations or coaching
• Use instructional technology to enhance instruction
• Develop district-wide resources
• Support data-based instructional decisions to boost learning
• Provide informal classroom observations with actionable feedback

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Adult learning theory

Culturally responsive teaching

Equity-focused approach

Time management

Education

Elementary teaching license

Five years elementary teaching

Tools

Instructional technology proficiency

Data analysis tools

Job description

Gresham-Barlow School District in District Wide seeks a K-5 Literacy Coach, DLI, for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary 0.50 FTE position supports teachers with literacy instruction, collaborative planning, and professional development to strengthen literacy outcomes.

Candidates must hold an appropriate State Teaching license, be bilingual English/Spanish, and have at least five years of elementary teaching experience. The district emphasizes equity and data-based instruction.