Literacy Teacher Coach - Lewiston Middle School/Lewiston High School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools seeks a Literacy Teacher Coach to support middle and high school literacy across Lewiston Middle School and Lewiston High School. The role focuses on coaching teachers, aligning instruction with district standards, and improving student literacy outcomes.

The successful candidate will use current research, develop materials, and monitor progress to help students meet target assessments. Strong collaboration with staff and administrators is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required; exemplary teaching experience.
• Valid Teaching Certificate and endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and coaching to teachers implementing instructional strategies.
• Develop methods to measure effectiveness of literacy instruction and student progress.
• Assist in selecting courses of study that support professional improvement.
• Collaborate with district and school teams to align with curriculum frameworks and assessments.
• Manage data related to direct service and ELL students; support graduation plans for ELL students.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

Literacy Teacher Coach - Lewiston Middle School/Lewiston High School JobID: 3924

• Position Type:
  Certified Professionals/ Middle School Teacher
• Date Posted:
  8/12/2026
• Location:
  Lewiston Middle School

SUMMARY:

• The Teacher/Coach recognizes the need to improve teacher performance and to provide academic experiences that meets the needs of students.
• Teaches, and helps demonstrate sound methods of teaching/learning strategies works under the direction of school administrators.
• Possesses a thorough command of curriculum models and current research related to effective instruction.
• Develops, gathers, and provides resources to improve curriculum directed at helping students achieve target assessments.
• Possesses a thorough command of curriculum models and current research related to effective instruction.
• Develops, gathers, and provides resources to improve curriculum directed at helping students achieve target assessments.

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Is responsive to student and teacher needs.
• Provides classroom support and coaching assistance to classroom teachers as they implement instructional strategies aligned with established district standards, frameworks, and assessments.
• Assists in the development of methods that measure effectiveness with raising student literacy skills.
• Helps teachers select appropriate courses of study that lead to professional improvement.
• Participates cooperatively with the Southern Maine Partnership to develop the method by which student performance will be in conformance with district guidelines, standards, and frameworks.
• Participates in meetings with content area faculty to discuss curricular changes, target data, and changes related to restructuring under the Great Maine Schools initiative.
• Provides resources to all teachers to ensure literacy is emphasized across the curriculum.
• Manages all data related to direct service and mainstream ELL students.
• Does intake testing and placement recommendations for all new students.
• Works with staff to develop, support, and monitor graduation plans for ELL students.
• Manages implementation and data analysis for required all mandated testing.
• Works with staff to match extended day and extended year programming to student needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students, teachers, and educational technicians.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

BS/BA Degree; exemplary teaching experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Teaching Certificate and endorsements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to present information effectively, and to respond to questions from individuals and groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Skilled in oral and written communication. Has a thorough command of a specific content area, and has broad-based knowledge in other curriculum areas. Is an attentive listener and communicator who can develop strategies for the learning community around the change process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds—school supplies and books, for example. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 2:03:28 PM CST.