Reading Specialist Coach — Elevate Literacy & Instruction

Bi-County Collaborative; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development support

Massachusetts Teachers Retirement

Course & PD reimbursement

Job summary

Bi-County Collaborative in Walpole, MA is seeking a Literacy Coach to lead and improve reading instruction across the district. You will collaborate with classroom teachers to establish effective interventions and develop instructional skills, fostering a culture of reading and a love for books.

The role requires MA DESE Certification as a Reading Specialist and involves coaching, data analysis, and professional development to support literacy growth for students and staff.

Qualifications

• MA DESE Certification as Reading Specialist is required.
• Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction preferred.
• Experience with tiered systems of support, direct instruction, data analysis, and instructional coaching.
• SEI Endorsement.
• Certification in specialized reading approaches such as Wilson, Orton Gillingham preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, Curriculum Department and Leadership Team to guide implementation of literacy instruction best practices; review student data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to staff in strategies to improve literacy across the curriculum.
• Provide screening, assessment and direct instruction in literacy; make recommendations for reading/writing interventions.
• Meet regularly with teachers and paraprofessionals to plan literacy instruction aligned to individual student needs.
• Coordinate and provide professional development for faculty and staff; examine data to measure literacy program success and recommend improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrators.

Skills

Reading instruction

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Tiered supports

Education

MA DESE Certification as Reading Specialist

Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction

SEI Endorsement

Certification in Wilson/Orton-Gillingham

Citizenship / residency / work visa

Job description

Bi-County Collaborative in Walpole, MA is seeking a Literacy Coach to lead and improve reading instruction across the district. You will collaborate with classroom teachers to establish effective interventions and develop instructional skills, fostering a culture of reading and a love for books.

The role requires MA DESE Certification as a Reading Specialist and involves coaching, data analysis, and professional development to support literacy growth for students and staff.