READING DESIGN COACH

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,590; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Salisbury, North Carolina, seeks a Reading Design Coach to elevate literacy instruction. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of elementary classroom experience, deep knowledge of literacy development, and the ability to provide tailored professional development. Responsibilities include coaching teachers in effective practices, analyzing student data, and aligning reading initiatives. Starting date is August 3, 2026. Competitive salary ranges from $41,000 to $55,590 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven successful elementary classroom experience.
• Deep knowledge of research-based reading, writing, and literacy development.
• Experience delivering effective professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, classroom-based support to implement the Literacy Plan.
• Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop instructional plans.
• Collaborate with administration to design and assess school initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Coaching skills

Education

Master’s degree preferred

North Carolina ESL K‑12 licensure preferred

Job description

Rowan‑Salisbury Schools – Hurley Elementary School, Salisbury, North Carolina

Job Overview

Title: Reading Design Coach

Reports to: Principal

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Purpose: The Elementary Reading Coach will support and elevate literacy instruction in our elementary schools. The coach will collaborate with teachers, providing expertise, resources, and professional development to ensure the delivery of effective and research‑based literacy instruction. This role involves modeling, feedback, co‑teaching, support for coaching cycles, and curricular development, with a direct emphasis on the science of reading principles. The instructional coach will also support fidelity and alignment of professional learning communities with district expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven successful elementary classroom experience
• Deep knowledge of research‑based reading, writing, and literacy development, and successful implementation in a classroom environment
• Solid interpersonal skills (communication, problem‑solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share instruction approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring, and coaching
• Experience delivering effective professional development
• Ability to create and conduct customized professional development
• Strong organizational skills
• Master’s degree preferred
• North Carolina ESL K‑12 licensure preferred
• Salary range: $41,000 to $55,590 per year

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, classroom‑based support to implement the Rowan‑Salisbury School System’s Literacy Plan.
  • Develop, implement and lead professional development opportunities and conduct professional research related to reading
  • Coaching and modeling of best teaching practices through demonstration lessons
• Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop instructional plans in response to determined student needs
• Collaborate with the school’s administration to design, implement, and assess school change initiatives to ensure alignment and focus on intended results for reading
• Plan, develop, implement and lead professional development opportunities and conduct professional research related to reading
• Other duties as identified by district administration in support of the Rowan‑Salisbury School System’s Literacy Plan