School-Based Literacy Coach: Elevate Student Reading

Colquitt Co School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colquitt Co School District is seeking a School-Based Literacy Coach to support literacy instruction in alignment with HB 1193. The role emphasizes classroom-focused, data-informed coaching and engagement with teachers to lift grade-level reading attainment.

The successful candidate will spend substantial time in classrooms, collaborate with building leaders, and drive evidence-based literacy practices that reflect the science of reading and MTSS principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and valid Georgia teaching/service certificate at Level 4 or higher.
• Minimum five years of successful classroom teaching or literacy intervention experience.
• Strong knowledge of scientifically based reading research and MTSS.
• Proficiency in data analysis to inform instruction and grouping.

Responsibilities

• Coaches educators using evidence-based practices, including modeling instruction and providing actionable feedback.
• Collaborates with the principal to create a strategic literacy coaching plan.
• Spends at least 70% of the day in classrooms working with students and teachers.
• Analyzes screening, diagnostic, and progress data to inform instruction and intervention.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Modeling instruction

Adult learning strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in Reading (preferred)

Science of Reading program completion

Job description

Colquitt Co School District is seeking a School-Based Literacy Coach to support literacy instruction in alignment with HB 1193. The role emphasizes classroom-focused, data-informed coaching and engagement with teachers to lift grade-level reading attainment.

The successful candidate will spend substantial time in classrooms, collaborate with building leaders, and drive evidence-based literacy practices that reflect the science of reading and MTSS principles.