Elementary Reading Coach: Elevate Literacy & Teacher PD

Abbeville County School District; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Abbeville County School District is seeking an Elementary Reading Coach to lead reading and literacy development across Westwood Elementary. The role emphasizes job-embedded professional development, differentiated instruction, and planning to improve student achievement in reading and literacy.

The coach will support teachers with data-informed practices, collaborate with school leaders, and coordinate with professional learning communities to sustain instructional growth.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's degree or higher and the R2S Literacy Coach or R2S Literacy Specialist endorsement.
• Holds a bachelor's degree or higher and is actively pursuing the R2S Literacy Coach or R2S Literacy Specialist endorsement.
• Holds a master's degree or higher in reading or a closely related field and is actively pursuing the R2S Literacy Coach or R2S Literacy Specialist endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers a reading and literacy instructional program aligned with district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on reading materials including mass media and literature.
• Maintains familiarity with district and SC standardized tests to maximize student achievement.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Coaching

Mentoring

Classroom teaching

Reading instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

R2S Literacy Coach endorsement

R2S Literacy Specialist endorsement

Master's degree in reading

Job description

Abbeville County School District is seeking an Elementary Reading Coach to lead reading and literacy development across Westwood Elementary. The role emphasizes job-embedded professional development, differentiated instruction, and planning to improve student achievement in reading and literacy.

The coach will support teachers with data-informed practices, collaborate with school leaders, and coordinate with professional learning communities to sustain instructional growth.