Part-Time Structured Literacy Coach

Scholastic; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Scholastic Education Solutions Division seeks a part-time Literacy Specialist to deliver literacy-based professional learning and reflective coaching across the East Region (NY, NJ, CT). The role combines virtual and in-person facilitation and product training to actively support district partners.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in education or a reading-focused field, with 3–5 years of literacy facilitation and coaching experience, and strong knowledge of structured literacy and language

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or progress toward a degree) in education or a reading-related field.
• 3–5 years of experience facilitating face-to-face literacy professional learning.
• 3–5 years of teaching or instructional coaching experience.
• Deep knowledge of systematic and explicit instruction in foundational reading skills.
• Understanding of language acquisition theories and how to apply to instruction.
• Proficiency in linguistically and culturally responsive teaching methods.
• Experience teaching Multi-Lingual Learners or bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Knowledge of college and career readiness standards.
• Understanding of adult learning theories.
• Ability to maintain a flexible travel schedule.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Zoom and Teams.

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

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Creativity

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree in education or reading 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 across the East Region (NY, NJ, CT). The role combines virtual and in-person facilitation and product training to actively support district partners.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in education or a reading-focused field, with 3–5 years of literacy facilitation and coaching experience, and strong knowledge of structured literacy and language