K-3 Literacy Coach & Schoolwide Improvement Lead

Richmond County School System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System seeks a Literacy Support Coach to lead structured literacy initiatives across elementary schools. The role emphasizes in-classroom coaching, data-driven planning, and collaboration with principals and teachers to raise grade-level reading outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Elementary or related fields, Georgia certification, and advanced literacy preparation with endorsements or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education required; Master's preferred.
• Certification meeting Georgia state teaching requirements; literacy endorsements encouraged.
• Experience with district-level professional development and curriculum implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist principals with aligning schoolwide literacy systems to HB 1193 guidelines.
• Develop and monitor a district-wide K-3 literacy plan aligned to Georgia standards.
• Provide data reports and coaching to teachers and administrators.
• Lead professional development and coaching cycles for teachers.
• Monitor progress toward grade-level reading goals by end of third grade.
• Document coaching services and maintain organized records.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data analysis

Instructional coaching

Adult learner strategies

Georgia standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Master's degree preferred

Reading/Literacy endorsement or Teacher Leader endorsement

3+ years instructional leadership/curriculum design

Job description

Richmond County School System seeks a Literacy Support Coach to lead structured literacy initiatives across elementary schools. The role emphasizes in-classroom coaching, data-driven planning, and collaboration with principals and teachers to raise grade-level reading outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Elementary or related fields, Georgia certification, and advanced literacy preparation with endorsements or equivalent training.