Literacy Coach - Elementary (K-3rd)

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks an experienced State-Funded Elementary Literacy Coach for Simonton Elementary School in Lawrenceville, GA. The role focuses on coaching teachers in evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading, with 70%+ classroom time in co-planning, modeling, and feedback cycles.

Qualifications include GA Teaching Certification Level 4+, a related bachelor’s degree, and at least 5 years of classroom or intervention experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Georgia Teaching Certification at Level 4 or higher required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a GaPSC-approved institution required.
• Minimum of 5 years of documented, successful classroom teaching or literacy intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct Classroom Coaching (70%+ of school day): conduct non-evaluative coaching cycles, model instruction, co-planning, observe and provide actionable feedback.
• Data-Driven Practice & MTSS: analyze screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring data to guide instruction within MTSS.
• Professional Learning & Support: design and deliver high-quality, just-in-time professional development on Science of Reading.
• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: partner with principal and leadership to monitor literacy plans and align with initiatives.
• Inclusive Literacy Support: collaborate with Special Ed, Multilingual Learners, and Gifted staff to address diverse learner needs.

Skills

Science of Reading

Adult learning theory

Data analysis

Coaching cycles

MTSS knowledge

Education

GA PSC-certified Level 4+

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Database platforms

Job description

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Simonton Elementary School is dedicated to cultivating a supportive, high-achieving learning environment where every child achieves grade-level success and develops a lifelong love of learning. At Simonton Elementary, we empower our educators through strong professional collaboration, data-driven practices, and evidence-based literacy instruction to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of our diverse student community.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative State-Funded Elementary Literacy Coach to join our team at Simonton Elementary School. In this vital role, you will support Georgia's literacy legislation by working directly with teachers and students to drive cohesive, high-impact literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. You will spend no less than 70% of your school day in classrooms where you will engage in co-planning, modeling, and delivering non-evaluative coaching cycles to accelerate student reading achievement and ensure equitable learning outcomes across all grade levels.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification at Level 4 or higher
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field from a GaPSC-approved institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of documented, successful classroom teaching or literacy intervention experience in assigned grade levels.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Deep expertise in the Science of Reading, explicit and systematic reading instruction, dyslexia-specific interventions, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Thorough knowledge of Georgia's K-12 ELA standards, reading acquisition, diagnostic assessment, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated mastery of adult learning theories and evidence-based coaching strategies (e.g., modeling, side-by-side support, classroom observations, and non-evaluative feedback).
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with teachers, staff, and administration.
• Advanced technical and organization skills to manage multiple projects, utilize database platforms, and analyze complex student data.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Classroom Coaching (70%+ of School Day): Conduct non-evaluative coaching cycles—modeling instruction, co-planning, observing, and providing actionable feedback to refine instructional practice and reduce learning variability.
• Data-Driven Practice & MTSS: Analyze screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring data to guide core instruction, student grouping, and targeted interventions within an MTSS framework.
• Professional Learning & Support: Design and deliver high-quality, just-in-time professional development aligned to the Science of Reading and local school improvement goals.
• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with the principal and leadership team to monitor the strategic literacy plan, aligning school efforts with district and state literacy initiatives.
• Inclusive Literacy Support: Collaborate with Special Education, Multilingual Learners, and Gifted staff to ensure literacy instruction addresses the diverse needs of all learners.