Reading Coach US Department of Education (USDE) (Effective 2025-2026SCHOOL YEAR)

**THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION THAT ENDS 6/5/2026**

SUMMARY

The US Department of Education (USDE) Reading Coach will support schools in implementing four components of a Multi-Tiered System of Support in Reading model for students in grades 1 and 2: Tier I instruction Tier II intervention data-based decision making and infrastructure. The USDE - Reading Coach will work with (a) the schools Reading team (b) Grade 1 and 2 classroom teachers and (c) the interventionists and/or teachers who implement Tier II programs for Grade 1 and 2 students. The coach will support these staff to learn reading assessment and instruction content skills and practices that improve student achievement. The coach will have five schools to work with and will work one day a week in each of the schools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Certain endorsement/approved area(s) may be required for highly qualified/appropriately certified purposes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Structured English Immersion (SEI) Requirement

Prior academic coaching experience

Two (2) years experience working with adult learners

Three (3) years experience working with diverse population

Three (3) years experience or training in a coaching framework or methodology

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience with administration and interpretation of screening diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments including working with associated online data systems

Experience implementing components of an MTSS framework

Expertise in beginning reading instruction based on the science of reading

Knowledgeable about current and past research in content areas and other pedagogies relevant to the coaching role

Familiarity with Tucson Unified School District policies and practices including the current reading program. Adept at balancing and prioritizing professional duties before during and after school hours as well as planning and preparing for these duties

Demonstrated punctuality preparedness organization and commitment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.

Availability to work flexible hours as needed to include evenings and weekends.

Willing to work in June and July to attend specialized training at an added duty rate of pay.

COMMENTS

Effective:2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Lynn/Urquides Elementary School-Ajo & Mission Area

FTE :1.0 -7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar:10.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability race color religion/religious beliefs sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or national origin.