Literacy Coach & Trainer - East Region (Part-Time)

Scholastic; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Scholastic Education Solutions Division seeks a part-time Literacy Specialist to deliver literacy-based professional learning and reflective coaching to district partners across the region, both virtually and in person. The role requires supporting product training and ensuring partner engagement.

The position emphasizes expertise in systematic, explicit literacy instruction, adult learning principles, and strong collaboration with districts and teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or progress toward a degree) in education or a reading-related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience facilitating face-to-face professional learning in literacy and/or reading.
• At least 3–5 years of teaching or instructional coaching experience.
• Deep knowledge of systematic and explicit instruction in foundational reading skills and experience implementing structured literacy instruction.
• In-depth understanding of language acquisition theories and the ability to apply these principles to instructional strategies.
• Proficiency in implementing linguistically and culturally responsive teaching methodologies.
• Experience teaching Multi-Lingual Learners or bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Current knowledge of college and career readiness standards.
• Understanding of the human change process and adult learning theories.
• Ability to maintain a flexible travel schedule.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
• Experience using virtual presentation platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation skills, professionalism, and creativity.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate professional learning using adult learning methodologies to support structured literacy practices and product implementation.
• Deliver professional learning, coach classroom teachers and instructional coaches on structured literacy practices and foundational reading skills.
• Support classroom teachers and school leaders in building content knowledge and understanding their role in the implementation process.
• Provide feedback as part of the coaching cycle to pinpoint progress areas and development opportunities.
• Maintain highest degree of expertise in literacy instruction and Scholastic product knowledge.
• Maintain professional relationships with districts.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with the team and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Facilitation

Creativity

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in education or reading-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Scholastic Education Solutions Division seeks a part-time Literacy Specialist to deliver literacy-based professional learning and reflective coaching to district partners across the region, both virtually and in person. The role requires supporting product training and ensuring partner engagement.

The position emphasizes expertise in systematic, explicit literacy instruction, adult learning principles, and strong collaboration with districts and teams.