Literacy Coach | Part-time

Really Great Reading•South Bend, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Really Great Reading is seeking a passionate Literacy Coach to make a lasting impact on literacy. With nearly two decades of leadership in Science of Reading, the company designs innovative products, training, and materials to transform how educators teach and students learn. This role is crucial for supporting middle school educators, a critical crossroads for students struggling with reading. The Literacy Coach will work directly with educators to strengthen instruction, build their capacity, and deliver effective reading interventions. Success means teachers improve their literacy instruction, coaching is data-driven, and struggling students make measurable progress. The role involves on-site coaching, professional learning, modeling, co-planning, and day-to-day support in Indiana partner districts. It requires a blend of in-school time and remote data analysis to identify areas of greatest need. This is a remote role with regular school visits, requiring the candidate to work from home part of the time and travel to assigned schools. The assignment is for one year, renewable based on performance and need, with a schedule of up to 25 hours per week. School hours generally fall within the instructional day, with some afternoons requiring availability for professional development. Really Great Reading is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a high-performing workplace that reflects the diverse communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Classroom teaching experience
Strong knowledge of literacy instruction and how students learn to read
Ability to interpret student reading data, identify patterns, and adjust support accordingly
Ability to build effective working relationships with teachers and school leaders
Ability to work independently and manage time across remote and on-site responsibilities
Residence within 30 minutes of schools in Medora, Lakeland (LaGrange), North Gibson (Princeton), or South Bend
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly to assigned schools
Reliable home internet
Ability to pass required background checks

Nice To Haves

Literacy coaching, instructional coaching, or teacher-mentoring experience
Experience supporting students reading below grade level
Familiarity with structured literacy or reading intervention
Familiarity with universal screening and progress-monitoring tools

Responsibilities

Run coaching cycles with teachers, including observation, modeling, co-teaching, and debrief conversations
Co-plan lessons, model instruction, and give feedback teachers can use right away
Help teachers deliver instruction and intervention well, and problem-solve when something isn't working
Lead professional learning sessions at the school, including some scheduled in the afternoon
Keep school leaders updated on progress and obstacles
Review student growth data from screeners and progress monitoring to see which students are behind and why
Track how consistently teachers are using the supports available to them
Decide when and where to schedule your school visits based on what the data shows
Prepare coaching plans, professional learning materials, and teacher feedback
Report on results, including where progress has stalled
Check in regularly with the Regional Engagement Manager who oversees the Indiana partnership
Attend virtual and in-person meetings with district partners and RGR's GRT members
Share what you're seeing in schools so it can inform how we support the partnership