Field Literacy Coach: Multisensory Reading Specialist

okgov; Kansas; On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Education is seeking a Literacy Coach to lead and support evidence-based reading instruction across multiple schools. The role emphasizes explicit, multisensory literacy strategies, alignment with state standards, and collaboration with educators and families to improve literacy outcomes.

90% field-based travel to coaching schools, with some statewide professional development and department meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Literacy, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of successful literacy instruction experience (elementary/early childhood) OR Master's degree in education and three (3) years of successful literacy instruction experience;
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate;
• Completion of 30+ hours of literacy training based on the science of reading (e.g., LETRS, AIM Pathways, IMSE).
• Pass the Oklahoma Foundations of Reading test within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
• Knowledge & Expertise: Understanding of science of reading and multisensory, explicit instruction; identify struggling readers and tailor interventions.
• Compliance: Knowledge of Strong Reader's Act, state literacy standards, IEPs and 504 plans; collaborate with special education teams.
• Collaboration & Support: Build partnerships with schools, districts, educators, families, and communities to design literacy programs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about literacy policies, standards, and assessments and support districts.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Phonics knowledge

Explicit instruction

Intervention planning

Collaboration with schools

Assessment & data use

State literacy standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education/Literacy

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Education is seeking a Literacy Coach to lead and support evidence-based reading instruction across multiple schools. The role emphasizes explicit, multisensory literacy strategies, alignment with state standards, and collaboration with educators and families to improve literacy outcomes.

90% field-based travel to coaching schools, with some statewide professional development and department meetings.