Foundational Literacy Coach: Data-Driven Teacher Mentor

Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ invites applicants for the Foundational Literacy Coach role to lead literacy coaching and professional learning for K-3 teachers.

The coach will use data to drive instruction, support tiered literacy practices, and align with AZ ELA standards and MOWR requirements. The position emphasizes collaboration with school staff, development of a literacy plan, and ongoing professional learning opportunities to raise early reading achievement by the

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in education or related field with 3 years documented successful experience teaching reading OR bachelor's degree in education or related field with 5 years documented successful experience teaching reading with a minimum of 3 years literacy experience at the state, district/charter, or school level
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Reading Endorsement or K-5 Literacy Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Provide information and training to teachers in a variety of settings (e.g., whole group staff development, grade level meetings, one-on-one)
• Model and co-teach instructional strategies and techniques
• Support teachers in implementation of new skills through instructional or facilitative coaching
• Observe teachers in reading instruction and provide one-on-one feedback on evidence-based practices
• Plan and implement a 90- to 120-minute K-3 literacy block emphasizing phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing
• Provide professional learning opportunities related to core and intervention instruction
• Provide resources and tools to enhance instructional practices
• Use data to identify needs and prioritize coaching cycles
• Meet with administration to examine school data and plan literacy professional learning

Skills

Explicit instruction

Professional development

Prioritization

Data-driven PD

Rapid learning

Feedback

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Reading Endorsement or K-5 Literacy Endorsement

Job description

Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School in Tolleson, AZ invites applicants for the Foundational Literacy Coach role to lead literacy coaching and professional learning for K-3 teachers.

The coach will use data to drive instruction, support tiered literacy practices, and align with AZ ELA standards and MOWR requirements. The position emphasizes collaboration with school staff, development of a literacy plan, and ongoing professional learning opportunities to raise early reading achievement by the