Literacy Coach

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Literacy Coach to partner with teachers and school leaders to strengthen literacy instruction across K–8. The role emphasizes modeling evidence-based practices aligned with the science of reading and facilitating job-embedded professional learning grounded in data.

The coach will support MTSS, develop schoolwide reading plans, and monitor progress through regular data collection and reporting. A strong background in instructional coaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Expertise in evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading.
• Experience in instructional coaching.
• Indiana Teacher’s License with Early Literacy Endorsement for elementary coaches.

Responsibilities

• Participate in professional learning approved by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).
• Collaborate with the Office of Literacy.
• Coach educators in K–8 by modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading.
• Facilitate job-embedded professional learning based on data and aligned with science of reading.
• Use data to inform instructional planning and make recommendations for groups and individuals.
• Create coaching plans, goals, and action items to monitor improvement.
• Support MTSS framework across tiers and ensure data is collected and used for decisions.
• Collaborate with school leaders to model continuous learning and leadership in literacy.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Science of reading

Professional learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Early Literacy Endorsement (Elementary coaches)

Indiana Teacher’s License

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in professional learning and training as approved by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)
• Collaborate with the Office of Literacy
• Coach educators in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade by
  • modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading;
  • facilitating job-embedded professional learning, based on data, aligned with science of reading;
  • utilizing data when assisting in instructional planning and making recommendations for adjustments with individuals and groups of teachers;
  • creating plans, goals, and action items to address and monitor areas of improvement through instructional coaching;
  • supporting educators in instructional practices across tiers of instruction in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework; and
  • ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels
• Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school
• Build, establish, and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including teachers, as well as school and district leaders
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to ensure they are informed of the latest and most impactful research and coaching techniques aligned with science of reading
• Maintain current school-level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycle aligned to science of reading and gather both survey and local assessment data as required by the IDOE
• Assist administrators and teachers in the development of a schoolwide reading plan and strategies for monitoring the implementation of the plan
• Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to teachers, administrators, and the Office of Literacy
• Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district requirements, and Board of Trustees policies

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred; minimum of five years of teaching experience with preference given to same grade level(s) for coaching
• Expertise in implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading
• Experience in instructional coaching
• Hold a valid, professional Indiana Teacher’s License; Early Literacy Endorsement is required for coaches serving elementary schools