Literacy Coach

Description

This is a grant funded opportunity open. Interested candidates have until Friday February 27 2026 to apply.

• Provides coaching that supports teachers who are teaching phonics (i.e. grades TK-2nd) to implement effective literacy instruction based in the Science of Reading.
• Coaches teachers to disrupt inequitable outcomes for English Learners Students with IEPs Black/African American Students and/or any other marginalized student group.

• Assesses individual teacher needs and the collective needs of the school site.
• Conducts professional development in a variety of ways -demonstration lessons planning sessions professional book studies and/or provides summer training.
• Keeps up-to-date on educational research and best practices in order to best support teachers of diverse learners.
• Provides professional development to both general education and special education teams with a deep understanding of educational equity diversity and inclusion principles.

• Leads the implementation of a comprehensive reading intervention program.
• Provides small group intervention to various groups of students throughout the school day.
• Works closely with the principal to identify needed resources (i.e. consultants curriculum materials).
• Uses data to identify inequities track progress and make informed equity-minded decisions.

• Facilitates team grade level or department meetings as a part of the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Participates in walkthroughs with administrators.
• Collaborates with the special education department.

• Monitors the implementation of the Aspire Los Angeles Region instructional program ensuring Guaranteed and Viable Instruction for every student.
• Provides constructive feedback to the Aspire Los Angeles Regional Instructional Team.
• Actively participates in the Aspire Los Angeles Literacy Coach Community of Practice.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the Aspire Public Schools mission vision value statements including antiracism policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behavior.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Deep knowledge of theories of literacy including the Science of Reading Core Skills and Structured Literacy
• Strong understanding of Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Experience coaching adults and facilitating adult learning
• Strong organization skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong communication and community-building skills
• Outstanding training and presentation skills
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work well with colleagues
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed

• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree in Reading and/or Reading Specialist - Preferred

• CA Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential

• 5 years teaching
• Proficiency with Google Suite common collaboration tools (Zoom Teams Docs etc.) and Digital Literacy
• Record of success in coaching and developing teachers

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

Compensation based on years of experience in a like role- click here