SY 26-27 Literacy Coach

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SY 26-27 Literacy Coach
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Literacy Coach	Department:Teaching and Learning School-Based	Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location:HeritageElementary School	Reports to:Building Administrator	Date:03/01/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
A highly qualified candidate will provide school-level leadership while serving as an instructional coach to support teachers in literacy instruction and to collaborate with the literacy team and classroom teachers in efforts to support identified students with literacy invention. They must demonstrate a deep understanding of best practices in instructional coaching incorporating state standards division curriculum expectations and student data analysis to drive student achievement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position provides school-level leadership and coaching to support teachers in effective literacy instruction and provides high-quality literacy instruction to students that is aligned with state standards and curriculum using research-based reading and writing strategies to support learners in a flexible small group setting. As a literacy leader for the school this role involves modeling best practices offering one-on-one coaching and facilitating professional development to enhance instructional strategies while also leading the building-level literacy team. In collaboration with the classroom teacher the Literacy Coach analyzes student data to inform decision-making ensures alignment with state standards and the divisions high-quality instructional materials for literacy and supports differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs. Additionally they collaborate with administrators teachers and student support staff to implement division-wide literacy initiatives and foster a culture of literacy. Through ongoing professional learning and curriculum support the Literacy Coach plays a critical role in improving student achievement. In addition the Literacy Coach meets and works with the division-level literacy team to review literacy data and plan best practices for literacy instruction. In collaboration with the building-level administrator this position helps to maintain and organize Title 1 federal documentation for the school. As a teacher the candidate would assess student progress analyze data to inform instruction and implement targeted interventions for struggling readers. They collaborate with classroom teachers administrators and families to support literacy development participate in professional learning and integrate best practices and high-quality instructional materials for literacy to strengthen instruction. Additionally they work closely with their school-level literacy team to promote division-level literacy initiatives and literacy activities and events for students and families.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality	Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively	Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess a Virginia teacher license with a reading specialist endorsement; Masters Degree is required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students parents and staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal/building administrator. Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:	OPEN

SALARY:	Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:	2025-2026

SY 26-27 Literacy CoachGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Literacy CoachDepartment:Teaching and Learning School-BasedSalary Grade: Teacher Pay ScaleFLSA Status: ExemptSite/Location:HeritageElementary SchoolReports to:Building AdministratorDate:03/01/2026POSITION SUMMARYA highly qualified candidate will provi...

SY 26-27 Literacy Coach
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Literacy Coach	Department:Teaching and Learning School-Based	Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location:HeritageElementary School	Reports to:Building Administrator	Date:03/01/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
A highly qualified candidate will provide school-level leadership while serving as an instructional coach to support teachers in literacy instruction and to collaborate with the literacy team and classroom teachers in efforts to support identified students with literacy invention. They must demonstrate a deep understanding of best practices in instructional coaching incorporating state standards division curriculum expectations and student data analysis to drive student achievement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position provides school-level leadership and coaching to support teachers in effective literacy instruction and provides high-quality literacy instruction to students that is aligned with state standards and curriculum using research-based reading and writing strategies to support learners in a flexible small group setting. As a literacy leader for the school this role involves modeling best practices offering one-on-one coaching and facilitating professional development to enhance instructional strategies while also leading the building-level literacy team. In collaboration with the classroom teacher the Literacy Coach analyzes student data to inform decision-making ensures alignment with state standards and the divisions high-quality instructional materials for literacy and supports differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs. Additionally they collaborate with administrators teachers and student support staff to implement division-wide literacy initiatives and foster a culture of literacy. Through ongoing professional learning and curriculum support the Literacy Coach plays a critical role in improving student achievement. In addition the Literacy Coach meets and works with the division-level literacy team to review literacy data and plan best practices for literacy instruction. In collaboration with the building-level administrator this position helps to maintain and organize Title 1 federal documentation for the school. As a teacher the candidate would assess student progress analyze data to inform instruction and implement targeted interventions for struggling readers. They collaborate with classroom teachers administrators and families to support literacy development participate in professional learning and integrate best practices and high-quality instructional materials for literacy to strengthen instruction. Additionally they work closely with their school-level literacy team to promote division-level literacy initiatives and literacy activities and events for students and families.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality	Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively	Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess a Virginia teacher license with a reading specialist endorsement; Masters Degree is required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students parents and staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

OTHER DUTIES

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

JOB STATUS:	OPEN

SALARY:	Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:	2025-2026

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