Literacy Instructional Coach for Data-Driven Reading

Careerxchange; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Charter School in Palmetto, FL seeks a Literacy Instructional Coach to strengthen literacy instruction and raise student achievement. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, modeling explicit strategies, and applying Science of Reading principles with fidelity.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida Teaching Certificate, a reading endorsement (or in process within one year), and at least 3 years of teaching experience, including evidence-based literacy practice and data-driven instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
• Florida teaching certificate is required.
• Reading certification or endorsement required or in process within one year.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Experience with literacy instruction and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coaching with ~80% focus on teacher coaching and PD.
• Model effective literacy instructional strategies.
• Support teachers in Science of Reading principles and evidence-based reading strategies.
• Coach on foundational reading skills: phonics, decoding, encoding.
• Analyze student data to guide instruction.
• Facilitate grade-level PLCs and professional learning.
• Support literacy leadership teams and school-wide initiatives.
• Partner with administrators to improve reading achievement.

Skills

Science of Reading

Data-driven instruction

Coaching/mentoring

Professional development

Communication & collaboration

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Florida Teaching Certificate

Reading certification/endorsement

ESOL certification/endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Palmetto Charter School in Palmetto, FL seeks a Literacy Instructional Coach to strengthen literacy instruction and raise student achievement. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, modeling explicit strategies, and applying Science of Reading principles with fidelity.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida Teaching Certificate, a reading endorsement (or in process within one year), and at least 3 years of teaching experience, including evidence-based literacy practice and data-driven instruction.