K-5 Literacy Coach & Instructional Leader

Wayne State University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Street Prep seeks a Literacy Coach to support K-2 general education and K-5 special education teachers within the CLSD grant. This multi-year position advances literacy outcomes through high-quality coaching and professional development for Perry Street Prep educators.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will help increase reading and writing proficiency by modeling evidence-based practices, observing classrooms, and providing feedback and planning support to teachers across literacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading, evidence-based literacy practices and instructional systems in K-5 and special education.
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction and early literacy development as evidenced by data.
• Knowledge of MTSS/RTI frameworks, structured literacy, and foundational reading skills instruction.
• A minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Leadership experience as a Mentor Teacher, Department Head, Instructional Coach, Academic Director, or Assistant Principal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing coaching and support to K–2 general education and special education teachers in evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Model effective literacy instructional practices aligned to the science of reading and structured literacy approaches.
• Develop teacher practices through observing, modeling, co-teaching, co-planning and debriefing/reflection and lesson plan feedback.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers and instructional teams.
• Support teachers in implementing differentiated instruction and scaffolds for diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Facilitate professional development sessions related to foundational literacy skills, intervention practices, progress monitoring, and inclusive instructional strategies.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) literacy goals within classroom instruction.
• Fostering collaborative and trusting relationships with teachers to support literacy instruction and goals.

Skills

Science of Reading

Evidence-based literacy instruction

Data-informed instruction

Leadership experience

Mentor/Coach experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Perry Street Prep seeks a Literacy Coach to support K-2 general education and K-5 special education teachers within the CLSD grant. This multi-year position advances literacy outcomes through high-quality coaching and professional development for Perry Street Prep educators.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will help increase reading and writing proficiency by modeling evidence-based practices, observing classrooms, and providing feedback and planning support to teachers across literacy