District Literacy Coach

Ledyard School District; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Literacy Coach to support teachers and students in grades K–5, fostering a love of reading and writing. You will collaborate with staff to refine instructional practices and drive literacy growth across classrooms.

The successful candidate reports to the Assistant Superintendent and works under the District Language Arts Coordinator to promote student achievement through coaching, professional development, and data-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in elementary literacy instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers and staff.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
• Promotes a positive learning environment responsive to and respectful of students’ needs.
• Preferred elementary teaching and/or literacy coaching experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in school-wide efforts to improve instruction to help students acquire literacy skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to promote learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction by embracing a growth mindset.
• Create and examine data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents and staff.
• Implement current theory, research and best practices in language arts and literacy development by attending seminars or professional meetings.

Skills

Literacy coaching

Collaborative teaching

Data-driven instruction

Growth mindset

Diversity of learners

Education

CT elementary teaching certification

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary - K through 5
• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: Ledyard Public Schools - Elementary
• Date Available: 26-27 SY

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, passionate Elementary Literacy Coach, who is committed to building a love of reading and writing in all students. As an Elementary Literacy Coach, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to deepen the knowledge, skill, and ability of teachers to refine their instructional practices.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant Superintendent and work under the general guidance of the District Language Arts Coordinator and Administrators to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills. This role encompasses coaching teachers.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
• Demonstrated knowledge of and excellence in teaching literacy
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Promotes a positive learning environment responsive to and respectful of the needs of students
• Successful elementary teaching and/or literacy coaching experience preferred
• Ability to work with a diverse student population

Responsibilities

• Assist in school-wide efforts to improve instruction to assist students in acquiring literacy skills
• Collaborate with teachers to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in literacy instruction by embracing a growth mindset
• Create and examine data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders, including students, their parents and staff
• Implement current theory, research and best practices in language arts and literacy development by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Required

• CT elementary teaching certification, (097,102 preferred but not required)
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law