2026-2027 School Year District Literacy Coach K-12
About The Position
The following position is an opening in the Elgin School District for the 2026-2027 School Year: Position: District Literacy Coach K-12 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred Masters Degree in Reading or Literacy Proper Certification/Licensure Significant Literacy Teaching Experience Preferred Certified Dyslexia Interventionist/Structured Literacy Training BCI/FBI Clearance Essential Functions: Provide job-embedded coaching K-12 teachers, including classroom observations, co-teaching, modeling lessons, and feedback cycles. Teach literacy courses or intervention groups, modeling evidence-based instructional practices and high-impact strategies, across grade levels. Lead professional development aligned to district literacy goals, curriculum standards, and student achievement data. Analyze district and school-level literacy data to guide instructional improvement, intervention planning, and MTSS implementation. Collaborate with administrators and teacher teams to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and ensure vertical alignment of literacy practices across K-12 Salary: To be determined based on experience and the Board-adopted salary schedule Contract: 183 Days Start Date: August 17, 2026 Posted: Monday, April 8, 2026 Deadline for Application: Monday, April 22, 2026 If you are interested please submit letter of interest and resume electronically to: Mrs. Angie Carpenter, Director of Student Services and Academics [email protected]
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Proper Certification/Licensure
- Significant Literacy Teaching Experience
- BCI/FBI Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree in Reading or Literacy
- Certified Dyslexia Interventionist/Structured Literacy Training
Responsibilities
- Provide job-embedded coaching K-12 teachers, including classroom observations, co-teaching, modeling lessons, and feedback cycles.
- Teach literacy courses or intervention groups, modeling evidence-based instructional practices and high-impact strategies, across grade levels.
- Lead professional development aligned to district literacy goals, curriculum standards, and student achievement data.
- Analyze district and school-level literacy data to guide instructional improvement, intervention planning, and MTSS implementation.
- Collaborate with administrators and teacher teams to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and ensure vertical alignment of literacy practices across K-12
