Literacy Coach

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Literacy Coach serves as an instructional leader supporting effective reading development through knowledge of how students learn to read, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language. The role uses multisensory, explicit, systematic, and structured approaches to literacy instruction and research-based methods to identify and support struggling readers through individualized intervention plans. The coach supports compliance with the Strong Reader’s Act and related literacy legislation and works with special education teams to align practices with IEPs, 504 plans, and state literacy standards. The Literacy Coach builds partnerships with educators, administrators, families, and community organizations to design and implement comprehensive, evidence-based literacy programs. The position also tracks state and national literacy policies and guides schools and districts in continuous improvement to strengthen instructional practices and literacy outcomes. The role is 90% field-based, with required travel to assigned coaching schools and occasional travel for statewide professional development and team meetings at the State Department of Education. The position serves assigned regions, and 70% in-state or out-of-state travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Literacy, or a related field; official transcripts are required upon hire.
Five years of successful literacy instruction experience, primarily in elementary or early childhood education, or a master’s degree in education and three years of successful literacy instruction experience.
Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate.
Completion of 30 or more hours of literacy training based on the science of reading, such as LETRS, AIM Pathways, or IMSE.
Pass the Oklahoma Foundations of Reading test within six months of hire.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without sponsorship now or in the future.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory for job-related travel.
Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery 75% of the time; ascend and descend stairs 25% of the time; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Clear and accurate communication, analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions.
Sustained focus, attention to detail, and memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts.
Adaptability and mental flexibility to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Literacy or Education, or National Board Certification; official transcripts are required upon hire.
Additional endorsements or certifications such as certified structured literacy dyslexia specialist, CALP, CALT, or KPEERI.
Experience with literacy data analysis, structured literacy interventions, and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).
Familiarity with the Strong Readers Act.
Proficiency in online platforms for communication and data management.
Previous retirement from education and evidence of being a highly effective elementary school teacher based on statewide English Language Arts reading scores or teacher evaluations.
History of providing professional development, mentorship, or coaching to other professionals.

Responsibilities

Support effective reading development using knowledge of how students learn to read, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language.
Use multisensory, explicit, systematic, and structured approaches to reading instruction.
Apply research-based methods to identify struggling readers and develop targeted intervention plans tailored to individual needs.
Support compliance with the Strong Reader’s Act and related literacy legislation, standards, and assessments.
Collaborate with special education teams to align literacy support with IEPs, 504 plans, and applicable procedures.
Build partnerships with schools, districts, educators, administrators, parents, families, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote literacy initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive literacy programs aligned with state standards and research-based best practices.
Implement evidence-based reading and writing instruction, interventions, and accommodations for students, including those with reading difficulties.
Stay informed about state and national literacy policies, standards, and assessments, and guide schools and districts in aligning practices with them.
Travel to assigned coaching schools and, occasionally, to statewide professional development and State Department of Education team meetings.

Benefits

Annual benefits allowance of up to $21,934.08, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.
A variety of insurance plans without pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent care expenses.
Full participation in the Teacher’s Retirement System, with employer-covered contributions of 7.5% of annual salary.
Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.
11 paid holidays per year.
Employee discounts with various companies and vendors.
Longevity bonus after two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.
Compensatory time for FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees.
Employee Assistance Program.