Instructional Facilitator - Literacy (English) Coach- Sagebrush Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2•Sheridan, WY

17h•$54,000 - $87,600

About The Position

SCSD2 is seeking a reliable, knowledgeable and professional Literacy Teacher Leader for the 2026/2027 school year. SCSD2 offers temporary housing and a pre-k program based on availability. Click here to learn more about SCSD2 and Sheridan, Wyoming. BENEFITS: This full time position offers Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans, and an Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.93%; SCSD2 pays 15.19%). Our salary schedule and benefits can be reviewed here . STARTING SALARY: $54,000 - $87,600 (depending on experience and education). QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree preferred Prefer 5+ years of classroom experience with exemplary performance evaluations. In-depth knowledge of reading, writing, and literacy development. Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, test analysis, mentoring, and professional development as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training, and/or career experience. Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills. Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share research based instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring and coaching, and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults. Strong organizational skills. Professional commitment to the thinking curriculum, active learning, and expectations for accountability. Demonstrated effectiveness in helping at-risk students succeed. Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in necessary content area/assignment. MUST have or be able to obtain an Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement (EL0) For more information on Wyoming certification, please visit www.wyomingptsb.com or call 307-777-7291. REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOAL: The literacy coach will support all K - 5 staff in the implementation of the site reading and writing plan and program. The coach will work directly with teachers in a school providing classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related professional development. The coach will focus on enhancing teachers' ability to provide instruction that builds students' sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. The coach will also work with administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret, and use it to guide instructional decisions. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop action plans for the academic year with explicit, measurable goals. Guide teachers to collect and analyze data in response to determined student needs. Provide individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive program and self-analysis of lessons. This will include modeling of best teaching practices and possibly covering of classes, so the teacher can observe other classes. Work with the principals to create a school-wide focus on goals for literacy achievement. Oversee the school's assessment procedure, training, data collection and collaborate with the principal to complete reports due. Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading. Develop, organize, and provide staff development based on best practices and aligned with school goals. Collaborate with elementary and secondary facilitators to create strong interdisciplinary literacy instruction and tight transitions. Facilitate, guide, and lead team meetings with the purpose of teachers demonstrating, critiquing, and implementing new strategies. Reviews current assessment data and local standards assessments to assure alignment with the state's assessment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately 187 days; salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees. Job category: Certified Exemption Status: exempt Days/year: 187 Hours/day: 8 Insurance Eligibility: full time insurance Contract position: yes EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2: Title IX Coordinator Human Resource Director 201 N. Connor St. Sheridan, WY 82801 307-674-7405 Section 504 Coordinator Special Services Director 201 N. Connor St. Sheridan, WY 82801 307-674-7405 The closing date displayed is a guideline for candidates and hiring committees. All job postings shall be open for a minimum of five days before they are filled. Once five days have elapsed, committees may begin selecting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates. An application is not a guarantee for an interview. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as job postings may close sooner than the listed close date. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status(exempt/non-exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).

Requirements

Master's Degree preferred
Prefer 5+ years of classroom experience with exemplary performance evaluations.
In-depth knowledge of reading, writing, and literacy development.
Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, test analysis, mentoring, and professional development as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training, and/or career experience.
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share research based instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring and coaching, and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults.
Strong organizational skills.
Professional commitment to the thinking curriculum, active learning, and expectations for accountability.
Demonstrated effectiveness in helping at-risk students succeed.
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in necessary content area/assignment.
MUST have or be able to obtain an Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement (EL0)

Responsibilities

Develop action plans for the academic year with explicit, measurable goals.
Guide teachers to collect and analyze data in response to determined student needs.
Provide individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive program and self-analysis of lessons.
Work with the principals to create a school-wide focus on goals for literacy achievement.
Oversee the school's assessment procedure, training, data collection and collaborate with the principal to complete reports due.
Participate fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading.
Develop, organize, and provide staff development based on best practices and aligned with school goals.
Collaborate with elementary and secondary facilitators to create strong interdisciplinary literacy instruction and tight transitions.
Facilitate, guide, and lead team meetings with the purpose of teachers demonstrating, critiquing, and implementing new strategies.
Reviews current assessment data and local standards assessments to assure alignment with the state's assessment.