Literacy Coach

State of Oklahoma; Kansas; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Literacy Coach to serve as an instructional leader in reading development. The role emphasizes explicit, multisensory literacy instruction and interventions tailored to individual needs, with compliance to the Strong Reader’s Act and collaboration with IEP/504 teams.

This position is 90% field-based with travel to coaching schools, statewide professional development, and regular State Department meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Literacy, or a related field required.
• 5 years of successful literacy instruction experience (primarily elementary/early childhood) or
• Master’s degree in education and three (3) years of successful literacy instruction experience;
• Completion of 30+ hours of literacy training based on the science of reading (e.g., LETRS, AIM Pathways, IMSE).
• Pass the Oklahoma Foundations of Reading test within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide literacy instruction leadership and intervention planning.
• Collaborate with schools, districts, and families to promote literacy initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with IEPs, 504 plans, and state literacy standards.
• Stay informed on state/national literacy policies and assessments.

Skills

Reading science

Phonics

Multisensory instruction

IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Early Childhood)

Master’s degree in education

Oklahoma teaching certificate

30+ hours of literacy training

Foundations of Reading test

Job description

Literacy Coach

Agency

265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Supervisory Organization

Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$68,000

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

A Literacy Coach serves as an instructional leader who supports effective reading development through deep knowledge of how students learn to read, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language. This role leverages a multisensory, explicit, systematic, and structured approach to literacy instruction, applying research‑based methods to identify and support struggling readers through targeted intervention plans tailored to individual needs. The Literacy Coach ensures compliance with the Strong Reader’s Act and related literacy legislation, and collaborates closely with special education teams to align practices with IEPs, 504 plans, and state literacy standards. By building strong partnerships with educators, administrators, families, and community organizations, the Literacy Coach helps design and implement comprehensive, evidence‑based literacy programs that promote equitable learning for all students. Additionally, this role remains current on state and national literacy policies, guiding schools and districts in continuous improvement efforts that strengthen instructional practices and advance literacy outcomes.

Please note: This role is90% fieldwith required travel to assigned coaching schoolswithoccasional travelfor statewide professional development and to the State Department of Educationfor team meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Knowledge & Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the science of how students learn to read, including, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and language; proficient in utilizing a multisensory, explicit, systematic, and structured approach to reading instruction; ability to apply research-based methods and strategies that promote effective reading development; familiarity with identifying students who are struggling with reading; knowledge of appropriate interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques to support struggling readers; ability to develop targeted intervention plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Compliance : Understanding of the requirements and guidelines outlined in the Strong Reader’s Act (or similar state legislation if applicable); knowledge of the implementation and compliance aspects related to literacy standards and assessments; familiarity with special education rules, regulations and procedures, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans; ability to collaborate with special education teams to provide appropriate support and accommodations for students with reading difficulties.
• Collaboration & Support: Foster partnerships and collaboration with schools, districts, and other stakeholders to promote literacy initiatives; engage with educators, administrators, parents, and community organizations to build strong support networks for literacy development; collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive literacy programs aligned with state standards and research-based best practices.
• Reading and Associated Difficulties : Proficient understanding of how students learn to read and related difficulties; knowledge of evidence-based interventions and accommodations; ability to implement strategies that address evidence-based instruction in reading and writing for all students, including those with reading difficulties.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about state and national literacy policies, standards, and assessments. Provide guidance and support to schools and districts in aligning their literacy practices with relevant policies and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Literacy, or a related field [official transcripts required upon hire];
• Five(5) years ofsuccessfulliteracy instruction experience (primarily elementary/early childhood) OR
• Master’s degree in education and three (3) years of successful literacy instruction experience;
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate;
• Completion of 30+ hours ofliteracytrainingbased on the science of reading(e.g., LETRS, AIM Pathways, IMSE).
• Pass the OklahomaFoundations ofReadingtest within 6 months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Literacy, Education, or National Board Certification[official transcripts required upon hire];
• Additionalendorsements orcertificationssuch ascertified structured literacy dyslexia specialist,CALP, CALT, or KPEERI.
• Experience with literacy data analysis, structured literacy interventions, andmulti-tiered system of supports (MTSS).
• Familiarity with the Strong Readers Act.
• Proficient inutilizingonline platforms for effective communication and data management.
• Previously retirededucatorwith evidence ofbeing ahighly effective elementary school teacher based on student reading scores on the statewide English Language Arts assessment or teacher evaluations.
• History of providingprofessional development, mentorship, or coaching to other professionals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future;
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.
• 70% in-state/out-of-state travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Location : Assigned service regions

• Physical Demands include :
  • Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;
  • Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, andoffice telephone 75% of the time;
  • Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;