ELA Literacy Coach: Transform Classrooms Through Coaching

Vernon Township School District; Vernon Township (SD); On-site; USD 57,330 - 107,184; Full time

Job summary

The Vernon Township School District is hiring a Literacy Coach responsible for enhancing literacy instruction through collaboration with teachers. This role focuses on improving student literacy across all backgrounds, including multilingual learners and those with disabilities.

The Literacy Coach will also engage families in literacy development and offer district-wide professional development in literacy. A New Jersey Instructional Teaching Certificate is required, and candidates should have proven leadership in educational settings.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of demonstrated effectiveness as a classroom teacher of literacy.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to strengthen literacy instruction.
• Support small group instruction to meet all learners' needs.
• Design high-quality literacy instruction based on student data.

Skills

Leadership in reading programs

Data analysis

Communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding child development

Expertise in literacy instruction

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Teaching Certificate

Reading Specialist or Early Literacy Specialist Certification

Job description

The Vernon Township School District is hiring a Literacy Coach responsible for enhancing literacy instruction through collaboration with teachers. This role focuses on improving student literacy across all backgrounds, including multilingual learners and those with disabilities.

The Literacy Coach will also engage families in literacy development and offer district-wide professional development in literacy. A New Jersey Instructional Teaching Certificate is required, and candidates should have proven leadership in educational settings.