Elementary Literacy Coach & PD Leader

Reedy Creek Elementary; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Elementary School Literacy Facilitator to support reading and writing programs through leadership, coaching, and professional development. You will collaborate with classroom teachers to meet high expectations and ensure aligned literacy initiatives across the school.

The role emphasizes data-informed instruction, collaborative planning, and ongoing mentoring of staff to improve student achievement in literacy across K-5 settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Valid NC teaching license in K-5 or K-12 Reading or MG ELA or HS Reading required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Organize, disseminate and monitor reading/writing programs for quality assurance.
• Improve classroom teaching by conducting regular classroom visits to observe, coach, and modeling effective teaching strategies.
• Conduct follow-up teacher conferences that provide specific and actionable feedback.
• Demonstrate instructional expertise and coaching skills.
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate the success of building level professional development activities aligned to prioritized school goals.
• Team-teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, and support teachers in using effective instructional strategies to meet students’ learning needs.
• Use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans.
• Collaborate to align standards, curricula, instructional strategies, and assessment tools.
• Develop feedback documentation and reporting to school administrators and department leadership; support open communication between schools and central office literacy team.
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training.
• Create an environment with positive communication.
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Literacy coaching

Data-driven instruction

Professional development

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Classroom observations

Mentoring teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree

NC teaching license (K-5 Reading or MG ELA or HS Reading)

3+ years classroom teaching experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Desktop publishing

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Elementary School Literacy Facilitator to support reading and writing programs through leadership, coaching, and professional development. You will collaborate with classroom teachers to meet high expectations and ensure aligned literacy initiatives across the school.

The role emphasizes data-informed instruction, collaborative planning, and ongoing mentoring of staff to improve student achievement in literacy across K-5 settings.