2026-2027 Literacy Coach

The School District of Lee County•Lehigh Acres, FL

18h

About The Position

This position involves working with teachers to ensure the effective implementation of scientifically-based literacy-researched programs. The role includes providing direct, classroom-based professional development for teachers through regular modeling of research-based literacy instruction. The coach will collaborate with all teachers, including those in Exceptional Student Education, content areas, and elective areas, prioritizing coaching and mentoring for maximum impact on student achievement. A key responsibility is mentoring teachers in providing appropriate intensive intervention instruction for struggling students, including Limited English Proficient students. The role also involves modeling lessons in effective reading instruction, including differentiated instruction, and facilitating teacher study groups on current reading research and effective instruction. The coach will organize and lead needs-based professional development programs focused on achieving established reading benchmarks, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build trust with teachers and school leadership, and coordinate ongoing professional development through various activities. A commitment to focused reading instruction and providing instructional support for state and local initiatives are also essential. Additionally, the coach will assist content area teachers with effective strategies for content instruction and coach teachers in the latest techniques for reading problem prevention and remediation, modeling effective teaching strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate in reading K-12 or reading endorsement.
Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective classroom teaching experience.
Knowledge of major theories of language development, cognition, and learning and the ability to use these theories to implement a well-planned and comprehensive reading and written language program.
Knowledge of current research about the nature and purposes of reading, oral and written language, and about widely used approaches to reading and oral and written language instruction.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to design and deliver professional teacher and parent development opportunities and programs.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
Industry certification preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

Work with teachers to ensure that scientifically-based literacy-researched programs are implemented with fidelity.
Provide direct, classroom-based, professional development for teachers through regular modeling of research-based literacy instruction.
Work with all teachers (including Exceptional Student Education, content area, and elective areas) in the schools they serve, prioritizing coaching and mentoring time with those teachers, activities, and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement.
Mentor teachers in providing appropriate intensive intervention instruction for struggling students, including those who are Limited English Proficient.
Model lessons in effective reading instruction, including lessons that provide differentiated instruction.
Facilitate teacher study groups regarding current reading research and effective reading instruction.
Organize and lead professional development programs which are needs-based and focused on the accomplishments of the established reading benchmarks.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills as a member of an academic coaching team and build trust with teachers and school leadership.
Coach teachers in effective literacy instructional strategies through interrelated content.
Coordinate and schedule ongoing professional development of teachers through activities such as coaching grade level meetings, classroom demonstrations, and study groups.
Model enthusiasm, commitment, and intensity for focused reading instruction.
Provide instructional support for teachers in the implementation of the initiatives of the Department of Education for the State of Florida and Lee County.
Assist content area teachers by providing and demonstrating effective strategies for content instruction to students.
Coach teachers in the latest techniques for the prevention and remediation of reading problems.
Model effective teaching strategies and techniques.