K-12 Literacy Coach - SY 26-27

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational cooperative in South Dakota is seeking a K–12 Literacy Coach to enhance literacy across schools. The coach will implement a structured literacy framework, collaborate with teachers, and utilize literacy data to meet school district goals. Candidates should possess a valid teaching certificate and experience in literacy-focused teaching. This is a one-year position funded through a grant, requiring approximately 175 workdays between September 2026 and August 2027.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate required.
• Literacy/reading or leadership credential preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the science of reading expected.
• Literacy-focused teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the District Literacy Framework.
• Guide professional learning for staff.
• Analyze literacy data to align instruction.

Skills

Knowledge of science of reading

Literacy-focused teaching experience

Collaboration skills

Literacy coaching experience

Education

Valid teaching certificate

Literacy/reading or leadership credential

Job description

Job Opening: K–12 Literacy Coach

Belle Fourche School District is seeking a K–12 Literacy Coach to support implementation of the District Literacy Framework and evidence-based, science-of-reading practices. The coach will collaborate with staff, guide professional learning, analyze literacy data, and help align instruction with district literacy goals.

Preferred qualifications include a valid teaching certificate, a literacy/reading or leadership credential, strong knowledge of the science of reading, and literacy-focused teaching experience. This position is funded with CLSD (ELA‑SD) grant funds, requires approximately 175 days of work between September 1, 2026 and August 30, 2027, and offers a salary TBD based on qualifications. *This is a one-year position dependent on ELA‑SD grant continuation funds.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:30:37 PM CST.

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Resource