ELA Intervention & Literacy Coach

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to provide targeted literacy intervention, coaching, and data-driven support in English Language Arts. The role emphasizes alignment with the Science of Reading, instructional coaching, and professional development through the Curriculum and Instruction Department.

The position requires a valid Ohio teaching license and a relevant credential or advanced training in reading education.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license.
• Completion of Science of Reading professional learning modules.
• One of: Reading Endorsement (PreK-12) or
• Master's/Doctoral in reading or literacy, or LETRS Training 1 and 2, or Associate Level Orton-Gillingham Training, orPassing score on the reading instruction assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group, or individualized literacy intervention grounded in the Science of Reading.
• Deliver instruction aligned with evidence-based literacy practices, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Analyze data to identify and support students with greatest literacy needs through targeted intervention strategies.
• Provide effective, evidence-based methodologies and practices aligned to the Science of Reading and supported district-wide intervention tools.
• Collaborates with staff during TBTs and provides updates on student progress.
• Track student success data and generate reports to share with teachers and administration.
• Progress monitor students regularly and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Participate in ongoing and/or required professional development provided by the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
• Provide instructional coaching aligned to the Ohio Model for Instructional Coaching for Literacy with Universal Supports, Self-guided coaching, Small-group coaching thru vertical alignment, and One-on-one coaching.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan, model, co-teach, and reflect on lessons.
• Review and interpret assessment data, set goals, plan for continuous improvement of achievement.
• Support implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies in ELA.
• Facilitate professional learning aligned to district and state priorities.
• Develop and implement an annual instructional coaching plan.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, work productively and maintain confidentiality with various stakeholders
• Build teacher capacity to deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.
• Provide feedback using observation data and instructional best practices.
• Engage in coaching conversations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
• Exemplifies the coaching process as a partnership and nurtures relationships, fostering a collaborative school culture

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Literacy instruction

Coaching

Education

Ohio teaching license

Science of Reading modules

Reading Endorsement (PreK-12)

Master's/Doctoral in reading or literacy

LETRS Training 1 & 2

Orton-Gillingham Training

Reading instruction assessment score

Job description

Columbus City Schools is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to provide targeted literacy intervention, coaching, and data-driven support in English Language Arts. The role emphasizes alignment with the Science of Reading, instructional coaching, and professional development through the Curriculum and Instruction Department.

The position requires a valid Ohio teaching license and a relevant credential or advanced training in reading education.