Literacy Coach (Grades K-8)

Position Type:

Certified Teacher/Instructional Coach - Literacy

Date Posted:

8/21/2026

Location:

Barnard Magnet School (PreK - 8)

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Elementary Reading and Language Arts

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Elementary Reading and Language Arts, the Literacy Coach ensures students receive high-quality literacy instruction by providing teachers in a school building guidance, leadership, expertise and professional development through modeling lessons, observations and feedback sessions, data analysis, and more to improve student achievement. The Literacy Coach serves as the literacy content expert and provides support on curriculum, instruction, and assessment working closely with the administration in a school. The Literacy Coach takes a hands-on approach to improving instruction and effectiveness by working at various levels (classroom, school, district-wide) to directly support instruction, intervention, and English Language Development for all students, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Leadership

Facilitates Professional Development Communities

Meets regularly with Administrators to discuss literacy practices, goals, and outcomes

Oversees and supports ongoing literacy assessments across all literacy classrooms

Collects data, analyzes data, and keeps comprehensive records on student progress to facilitate progress monitoring

Assesses and communicates classroom needs for instructional materials, and focused student support, to allocate resources and determine professional development and coaching needs

Communicates with Literacy Team on schoolwide literacy progress

Designs, presents, and facilitates adult learning experiences through ongoing, embedded, targeted professional development

Instructional Support

Assists administrators, teachers, and appropriate staff in effectively implementing the CSDE Language Arts and NHPS Literacy Curriculum Frameworks

Works cooperatively with teachers (inclusive of Special Education and Bilingual) to support literacy development and curriculum implementation

Develops and leads professional development (in various formats) to staff for improving literacy instruction on the 7 Components of Reading

Models exemplary lessons for teachers and provides assessment strategies for literacy development

Develops and supports reading intervention plans for at-risk students in the SRBI/RTI process

Teaches one intervention group daily

Assists teachers in effectively using educational technology for literacy instruction

Provides professional development and classroom support on lesson design and best practices for literacy

Utilizes best practice and knowledge of appropriate content and curriculum alignment to assist teachers in closing the achievement gap

Assist school professionals in interpreting student achievement data and designing approaches to improve instruction and student learning outcomes

Departmental Support

Works to stay current in best literacy practices

Collaborates closely with other Elementary Reading Personnel in school and district

Participates in all literacy programs and curriculum development activities

Attends all required meetings and training

Completes all required paperwork on schedule; IRP, Data Tracker, etc.

Performs other duties as required by the Supervisor

Family Support

Confers with parents, teachers, administrators, and other appropriate staff on all matters related to student achievement in literacy

Assists parents in improving home-school connection in literacy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five years of successful teaching experience

Knowledge of research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices

Knowledge of Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment

Experience using instructional technology to support teaching and learning, curriculum development, staff training, and program and student accountability

Outstanding organizational skills and close attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change quickly, and meet deadlines

Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative

Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work

Strong interpersonal and communication skills as it relates to instructional practice

Commitment to the belief that all students can learn, to educational equity, and the vision and mission of New Haven Public Schools

CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid teaching certification

• Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts 1-12(102) required, Reading Consultant Language Arts (097) preferred, or Reading Consultant K-8 (096)

Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities:

Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers

New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs.

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Salary: (contingent on degree and years of experience)

26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Supervisor of Elementary Reading and Language Arts or Supervisor of Secondary English Language Arts

NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties or a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and applications are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools.