Educational Coach (Literacy) - Split LRPS, RES, & SHES

LANGSTON ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL; Perry (GA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston County Board of Education seeks an Educational Coach (Literacy) to support literacy coaching across LRPS, RES, and SHES. You will lead teachers in implementing best practices for behavior management and reading instruction aligned with district standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate, plus several years of classroom experience. Collaboration, data analysis, and strong communication are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
• Five years of professional teaching in a classroom setting preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for a valid Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to write professional correspondences and reports.
• Ability to present and articulate information to individuals and groups.

Responsabilidades

• Observes and models instructional/behavior management strategies with feedback.
• Plans collaboratively with teachers and develops engaging instructional activities.
• Provides mentoring to classroom teachers.
• Leads professional learning as requested by principals/supervisors.
• Identifies and provides evidence-based instructional/behavioral resources.
• Collects and reports achievement/behavior data to inform decisions.
• Meets with administrators and teachers to plan next steps.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Data analysis

Mentoring

Instructional planning

Professional development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Five years teaching experience

Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Educational Coach (Literacy) - Split LRPS, RES, & SHES

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Please Note: While candidates are applying for a literacy coaching position associated with a specific school or group of schools, assignments are subject to change based on district needs. Selection for a position does not guarantee placement at a particular school.

Houston County Board of Education

Job Title: Educational Coach

Job Code: Identified by Assignment

Department/Location: Schools Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Date: March 11, 2014

Summary and relationship to the curriculum: Educational Coaches serve as teacher leaders and support teachers in implementing best practices in support of the system’s mission. The role of the Educational Coach is to lead teachers in the implementation of best practices regarding behavior management and/or instruction, standards implementation, and in setting specific goals that are linked to accountability measures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes and models classroom instructional and/or management strategies and provides feedback to support teachers in improving these practices.
• Plans collaboratively with teachers and assists in the development of engaging activities for effective classroom instruction.
• Provides mentoring to classroom teachers.
• Plans and conducts professional learning as needed or requested by principals and/or supervisors to strengthen instructional practices, knowledge of curriculum and/or behavioral and classroom management practices.
• Assists in identifying, creating, and providing evidence-based instructional, behavioral and/or intervention materials and resources.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports appropriate achievement and/or behavioral data to administrators and teachers to assist in decisions and planning.
• Meets regularly with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to analyze student progress and plan next steps.
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills by participating in professional development and conferences as directed.
• Works cooperatively with all personnel to implement behavior management and/or instructional best practices.
• Assists in establishing a developmentally appropriate classroom including: (a) setting up an appropriate classroom environment, (b) using a developmentally appropriate management system, (c) locating materials, (d) providing professional literature and information on teaching methods, techniques, and models, and (e) identifying problem areas in the classroom.
• Implements coaching cycles with teachers including goal-setting, learning, observing, data collection, and reflection.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education is required. Five years of professional teaching in a classroom setting preferred.
• Certificate or License Required: Must possess or be eligible for a valid Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Language Skills: Must have ability to apply teaching and learning principles to support the understanding of learning and behavior, ability to relay technical information to others in understandable terms, and ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Must have ability to write professional correspondences and reports. Must have ability to effectively present and articulate information in one-to-one and group situations to students, parents, school personnel and community agencies.
• Mathematical Skills: Must have knowledge and understanding of general statistical procedures. Must have ability to collect and analyze assessment data, predict outcomes, formulate strategies for obtaining a desired result, and report/present findings in print and chart/graph.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to facilitate the problem solving processes and use deductive reasoning. Must have ability to synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in the development of workable solutions. Must effectively organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job specified technologies.
• Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting and communicating effectively with district employees, stakeholders, community members, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.

Professional Requirements: Must serve as a role model. Desirable personal characteristics are required. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.

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 walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Frequent travel involves exposure to traffic and outdoor elements.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure: The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Additional Requirements: Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

Approved By Board of Education Revised: 2-12-19, 02-09-2021

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor

Contact Information

• Amanda Yoh , Coordinator of K-5 ELA
• TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPT - CENTRAL OFFICE
• Phone: [phone] ext. 3443
• Email: [e-mail]

Job ID: 5971327

Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)