Literacy Coach/Teacher

WILLIAM MARVIN BASS; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a Literacy Coach/Teacher at W. M. Bass Elementary to lead literacy initiatives, coach teachers, and collaborate with the literacy team to improve student achievement in reading and writing.

The role requires Virginia teacher licensure with a reading specialist endorsement and a Master's degree, with responsibilities including data-informed instruction, professional development, and building-level literacy leadership.

Qualifications

• Virginia teaching license with a reading specialist endorsement; Master’s Degree is required.
• Leadership and instructional coaching experience in literacy preferred.
• Ability to lead literacy initiatives, collaborate with teams, and analyze student data.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-level leadership and coaching to support literacy instruction aligned with state standards.
• Model best practices, offer one-on-one coaching, and facilitate professional development.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to analyze student data and inform instruction.
• Lead building-level literacy team and support division-wide literacy initiatives.
• Develop and implement interventions to improve literacy outcomes for students.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Education

Virginia teaching license with reading specialist endorsement; Master’s degree

Tools

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis

Job description

Literacy Coach/Teacher

Lynchburg City Schools WILLIAM MARVIN BASS - Lynchburg, Virginia

Job Details

• Job ID: 5794981
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Literacy Coach/ Teacher GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Literacy Coach/Teacher Department:Teaching and Learning School-Based Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: W. M. Bass Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 07/25/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

A highly qualified candidate will provide school-level leadership while serving as an instructional coach to support teachers in literacy instruction and to collaborate with the literacy team and classroom teachers in efforts to support identified students with literacy invention. They must demonstrate a deep understanding of best practices in instructional coaching, incorporating state standards, division curriculum expectations, and student data analysis to drive student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• This position provides school-level leadership and coaching to support teachers in effective literacy instruction and provides high-quality literacy instruction to students that is aligned with state standards and curriculum, using research-based reading and writing strategies to support learners in a flexible small group setting.
• As a literacy leader for the school, this role involves modeling best practices, offering one-on-one coaching, and facilitating professional development to enhance instructional strategies, while also leading the building-level literacy team.
• In collaboration with the classroom teacher, the Literacy Coach analyzes student data to inform decision-making, ensures alignment with state standards and the division’s high-quality instructional materials for literacy, and supports differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Additionally, they collaborate with administrators, teachers, and student support staff to implement division-wide literacy initiatives and foster a culture of literacy.
• Through ongoing professional learning and curriculum support, the Literacy Coach plays a critical role in improving student achievement.
• In addition, the Literacy Coach meets and works with the division-level literacy team to review literacy data and plan best practices for literacy instruction.
• In collaboration with the building-level administrator, this position helps to maintain and organize Title 1 federal documentation for the school.
• As a teacher, the candidate would assess student progress, analyze data to inform instruction, and implement targeted interventions for struggling readers.
• They collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and families to support literacy development, participate in professional learning, and integrate best practices and high-quality instructional materials for literacy to strengthen instruction.
• Additionally, they work closely with their school-level literacy team to promote division-level literacy initiatives and literacy activities and events for students and families.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess a Virginia teacher license with a reading specialist endorsement; Master's Degree is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal/building administrator. Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

SALARY

Salary: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: 200 START DATE: 2026-2027 Position Type: Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• Monica Hendricks , Principal
• WILLIAM MARVIN BASS
• Phone: [phone]