Elementary Instructional (Literacy) Coach

Williamsburg-James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg-James City County Schools seeks an Elementary Instructional (Literacy) Coach to support high-quality literacy instruction and cross-disciplinary learning across elementary schools. The role emphasizes job-embedded coaching, modeling, data-informed planning, and collaboration with teachers and leaders to strengthen evidence-based practices.

The position requires a bachelor’s in education or related field (master’s preferred) and eligibility for a Virginia teaching license, plus at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Virginia teaching license eligibility or possession required.
• Minimum of three years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides job-embedded professional learning and instructional coaching to teachers.
• Collaborates with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instructional design and practices.
• Analyzes student work and data to inform instructional planning and improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional coaching

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Instructional (Literacy) Coach

Williamsburg James City School District TEACHING & LEARNING - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Elementary Instructional (Literacy) Coach

Williamsburg James City School District TEACHING & LEARNING - Williamsburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Williamsburg-James City County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5956349
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary Instructional (Literacy) Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade #: U14

Revision Date: September 22, 2026

Location: Central Support, Teaching & Learning

Job Summary

The Elementary Instructional Coach supports high-quality teaching and learning across elementary schools through job-embedded professional learning, instructional coaching, classroom observation, modeling, collaborative planning, data analysis, and ongoing professional collaboration. The coach partners with teachers and school leaders to strengthen the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based instructional practices that promote student learning and achievement.

The Elementary Instructional Coach supports effective instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, as well as evidence-based classroom management practices that foster safe, supportive, engaging, and academically productive learning environments. The coach uses student learning evidence, observational data, and collaborative reflection to help educators identify instructional strengths, determine areas for growth, implement appropriate strategies, and evaluate their impact on student outcomes.

The position works collaboratively with members of the Teaching & Learning team, school administrators, teachers, and other instructional staff to support continuous improvement and high-quality instruction aligned with division curriculum, instructional expectations, and student needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing professional learning related to instructional coaching, evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum, assessment, and effective professional learning.
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of evidence-based elementary instructional practices in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and classroom management.
• Provides individualized and team-based instructional coaching through collaborative planning, modeling, co-teaching, observation, feedback, reflection, and other job-embedded professional learning approaches.
• Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with teachers and supports reflective practice, professional growth, and continuous instructional improvement.
• Supports teachers in designing and implementing effective instruction responsive to student strengths, needs, and learning evidence.
• Supports evidence-based literacy instruction, including practices that develop oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics and word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, written expression, and knowledge building, as developmentally appropriate.
• Supports evidence-based mathematics instruction that develops conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and meaningful application of mathematical concepts.
• Supports effective science instruction that engages students in grade-appropriate scientific inquiry, investigation, reasoning, discourse, and application of scientific concepts and practices.
• Supports effective social studies instruction that develops content knowledge, disciplinary thinking, inquiry, analysis of sources and evidence, communication, and connections among historical, civic, geographic, and economic concepts.
• Supports teachers in implementing evidence-based classroom management practices, including establishing clear expectations and routines, explicitly teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors, maximizing student engagement, using proactive strategies, and responding effectively to students' academic and behavioral needs.
• Supports teachers in integrating literacy and disciplinary learning across content areas to strengthen students' knowledge, vocabulary, reasoning, communication, and comprehension.
• Collaborates with teachers to analyze student work, assessment information, observational data, and other evidence of learning to identify instructional needs, plan responsive instruction, and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional practices.
• Models effective instructional practices and maintains current knowledge of classroom implementation through direct work with teachers and students, as appropriate.
• Plans, develops, and facilitates professional learning for individuals, teams, schools, and other groups based on identified instructional priorities and needs.
• Supports effective implementation of division curricula, instructional resources, assessments, and instructional practices.
• Assists teachers in selecting, implementing, and evaluating instructional strategies and high quality instructional material resources based on evidence of student learning.
• Supports teachers in differentiating instruction and providing appropriate scaffolds, extensions, and learning opportunities to address a range of student needs.
• Engages teachers in constructive feedback and professional conversations that promote reflection, shared problem solving, and sustained instructional improvement.
• Collaborates with school administrators and the Elementary Teaching & Learning team to identify instructional needs, coordinate professional learning, and support school and division priorities.
• Collects, maintains, reviews, and analyzes appropriate coaching, instructional, and student-learning data to evaluate implementation, identify trends, and inform ongoing support.
• Assists with reports, presentations, and communication regarding instructional implementation, professional learning, and student outcomes as needed.
• Models and advances the vision and priorities of Elevate ’28 by pursuing excellence, championing the success of every student, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and supporting continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Either possession of or eligibility for a Virginia teaching license.
• Minimum of three years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience or a combination of relevant education and experience considered appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective elementary teaching and learning and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Knowledge of elementary curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the use of student-learning evidence to inform instructional decision-making.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and classroom management.
• Strong knowledge and successful teaching and coaching experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating literacy instruction, mathematics instruction, and classroom management practices preferred.
• Experience in instructional leadership, professional learning, mentoring, or coaching preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative, trusting professional relationships and work effectively alongside teachers, administrators, and instructional staff.
• Ability to observe instruction, analyze evidence, provide constructive feedback, facilitate reflective conversations, and support change and professional growth over time.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to pursue continuous professional learning and apply new knowledge to instructional practice.
• Ability to analyze student-learning and instructional data and use findings to support instructional planning and improvement.
• Ability to plan and facilitate effective professional learning for adult learners.
• Ability to use time efficiently, manage multiple priorities, maintain appropriate records, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups in a variety of school settings.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Travel between schools is required.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Supervision Received

Performs duties under the supervision of the Director for Elementary Teaching & Learning.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms and on the telephone; and possess the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. WJCC Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,940 to $127,712 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]