Literacy Coach Consultant

Center for Student Achievement Solutions•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Student Achievement Solutions (CSAS) partners with schools and districts nationwide to improve teaching and learning through the Science of Reading and structured literacy. This role is seeking highly qualified, experienced K–5 literacy experts to serve as Literacy Coach Consultants providing onsite, job-embedded coaching and professional development in NYC public schools. This role is designed for professionals with deep knowledge of the Science of Reading and proven classroom experience implementing structured literacy programs. CSAS is looking for individuals who have successfully taught phonics using programs like UFLI, Heggerty, or Fundations.

Requirements

Taught grades K–3 within the last 10 years using structured literacy approaches.
Directly implemented at least one of the following: UFLI Foundations, Heggerty / Bridge the Gap, ISME Orton-Gillingham, Preventing Academic Failure (PAF), Fundations, Really Great Reading.
Coached or led PD for teachers on early literacy best practices.
Live in New York City and are available for onsite school visits.
Not currently employed by the NYC Department of Education.
Master’s degree in Literacy, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
5+ years of K–3 classroom teaching experience, within the past 10 years.
3+ years of coaching or PD facilitation experience.
Expertise in the Science of Reading and structured literacy practices.
Proficiency using diagnostic and progress-monitoring tools.
Must be fingerprinted and approved in the NYC DOE PETS system.

Responsibilities

Deliver onsite coaching to K–3 teachers aligned to school and district literacy goals.
Model and co-plan evidence-based lessons that align with the Science of Reading.
Facilitate 1:1 coaching and team-level PD sessions.
Support the implementation of core phonics and literacy intervention programs.
Analyze data (e.g., Acadience, mCLASS) and support data-driven instruction.
Build teacher capacity through reflective conversations and actionable feedback.