Elementary Literacy Coach: Elevate Reading & Writing

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

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.