Foundational Literacy Coach (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

SUMMARY
The K-3 Literacy Coach is responsible for assisting teachers in the implementation and effective delivery of scientifically based reading instruction with a focus on Tier 1/Core. Coaches will provide appropriate services to schools for a cohesive sustained intensive and classroom focused approach that is rigorous engaging and relevant for students. Literacy coaches will provide a non-threatening open professional and collaborative work relationship with district/charter-level school personnel school-based literacy coaches principals and teachers. They will be required to use data to effectively identify the needs of assigned schools to prioritize schedule organize and provide technical assistance that builds educator capacity to provide effective literacy instruction so that students meet age and grade level literacy expectations by the end of 3rd grade and beyond.

The Arizona Department of Education supports the hiring of K-3 Literacy Coaches for the purpose of facilitating and assisting K-3 teachers to increase performance of their students early literacy skills measured on the state aligned reading assessment. The coaches will facilitate learning aligned to science of reading research and provide technical assistance to teachers that will improve implementation of aligned practices into daily literacy instruction and intervention.This work includes the integration of the Arizonas English Language Arts (ELA) Standards and Arizonas Early Learning Language and Literacy Standards locally determined K-3 curricula and intervention programs and use of data collected from the administration of formal and informal assessment tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate Arizona Teaching Certificate WITH Reading Endorsement or K-5 Literacy Endorsement
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Masters Degree in Education or related field with three (3) years documented successful experience teaching reading
OR
Bachelors Degree in Education or related field with five (5) years documented successful experience teaching reading
Three (3) years of literacy experience at the State District/Charter or School Level

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Ability to obtain a K-8 or K-12 Reading Endorsement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successful experience facilitating adult learning and delivering professional development specific to literacy instruction (e.g. professional development feedback / surveys letters from participants etc.)
Experience mentoring coaching and providing feedback about instruction to classroom teachers
Experience leading others in a collaborative process
Experience analyzing and using student achievement data for instructional purposes
Knowledge of evidence-based research in the areas of reading writing listening speaking and language
Knowledge of the essential components of reading instruction

Knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy
Knowledge of the Move On When Reading legislation
Knowledge of Arizonas English Language Arts (ELA) Standards and Language and Literacy (ECE) Standards
Knowledge of literacy assessment systems practices and types
Knowledge of effective strategies in working with adult learners
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in literacy
Ability to travel occasionally

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