Reading Coach & Data-Driven Instruction Leader

Alabama State Department of Education; York (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter County School System seeks an ARI Local Reading Specialist to drive reading achievement in line with the Alabama Literacy Act. The role focuses on coaching, data-driven instruction, and scalable professional learning for teachers.

Candidates must hold the Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, have a bachelor’s degree with reading science training, and at least two years of elementary or literacy teaching experience. Salary and terms are set by the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and advanced coursework or professional development in science of reading.
• Alabama Professional Educator Certificate is required.
• Minimum of two years of elementary or literacy teaching experience.
• Knowledge of scientifically based reading research and dyslexia interventions.
• Strong knowledge of science of learning and early childhood education.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principal to design coaching plans using science of reading and data.
• Lead schoolwide professional development and monitor practice transfer.
• Model explicit, systematic science-of-reading instruction with detailed explanations and guided practice.
• Coach and mentor teachers daily through planned cycles and gradual release of responsibility.
• Use data to differentiate instruction per student needs and data points.
• Support teacher professional learning including ESE and content knowledge, per data-driven adjustments.
• Prioritize activities with highest impact on reading achievement, evidenced by logs and data.
• Monitor reading progress of all students at least three times per year and adjust instruction accordingly.

Skills

Science of reading knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Job description

Sumter County School System seeks an ARI Local Reading Specialist to drive reading achievement in line with the Alabama Literacy Act. The role focuses on coaching, data-driven instruction, and scalable professional learning for teachers.

Candidates must hold the Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, have a bachelor’s degree with reading science training, and at least two years of elementary or literacy teaching experience. Salary and terms are set by the Board.