K-5 Literacy Coach: Data-Driven Science of Reading

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 61,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a Literacy Coach-ES to support K-5 schools and to implement evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading. The role emphasizes in-classroom coaching, collaboration with principals and teachers, and data-driven planning to improve student reading outcomes.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, a Georgia teaching certificate, and at least five years of classroom or literacy intervention experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• 5 years of classroom teaching or literacy intervention experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coach educators using evidence-based literacy practices and data analysis.
• Collaborate with principals and leaders to develop a district-wide literacy plan.
• Prioritize time for coaching in classrooms to impact student reading achievement.
• Analyze screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data to inform instruction.
• Provide professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading and MTSS.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data analysis

Coaching strategies

Literacy interventions

Science of reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia seeks a Literacy Coach-ES to support K-5 schools and to implement evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading. The role emphasizes in-classroom coaching, collaboration with principals and teachers, and data-driven planning to improve student reading outcomes.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree, a Georgia teaching certificate, and at least five years of classroom or literacy intervention experience.