Middle School Literacy Coach 2026-2027

University City School District•University City, MO

About The Position

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the building leader and the ELA Curriculum Coordinator, the Literacy Coach will support the teaching and learning process of SDUC by coaching and developing teachers to facilitate high quality ELA instruction in support of the SDUC English programmatic goals, and promote cross-curricular literacy practices to establish a culture of literacy within the building. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge of effective committee leadership strategies, instructional practices and job embedded professional development
Ability to demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Knowledge of Board policies and procedures
Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to successfully build relationships and problem solve with colleagues.
Strong knowledge of the content, MLS, and PBL
Strong data analysis and presentation skills
Misssouri HS and MS English Certification and a Master's Degree in the English content, Curriculum and Instruction, or Administration required
Five years of successful teaching experience
Three years of leadership experience
Superior written and oral communication skills
Superior human relations skills
Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching for extended periods of time
Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards

Responsibilities

Develops teachers’ knowledge of ELA content, along with high yield instruction and assessment practices
Models examples of high quality ELA instruction for building staff in alignment with district foci
Facilitates and coordinates professional development for building staff in the areas of literacy-based instruction
Conduct classroom observations and provide teacher feedback
Attend off-campus meetings, workshops, and trainings that have building-wide impact
Serve as lead learner and instructional expert for the team
Participate in building and district hiring
Support, develop and/or maintain relationships with external partners
Leads and supports curriculum development/adoption efforts
Serves as the facilitator for building ELA committees, meetings, etc.
Ensures vertical and horizontal collaboration among teachers to promote building-wide learning and growth
Ensures vertical alignment of ELA curriculum
Assists teachers with the integration of technology during ELA instruction
Leads the development and assessment of existing and new ELA programs
Makes building level presentations relative to curriculum and material adoptions, course offerings, etc.
Performs other instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the ELA Curriculum & Instruction Leader and building leadership
Acts as the building representative for ELA
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality