Regional Coordinator of Literacy Coaches

State of Maryland•Annapolis, MD

23h•$64

About The Position

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. GRADE State Salary: $64 per hour (or Equivalent to LEA salary) LOCATION OF POSITION Various Maryland County Public Schools - Please indicate on your application each county in which you are willing to work. Selected Staff will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with State of Maryland policies. Main Purpose of Job Regional Coordinators of Literacy Coaches provide strategic leadership, supervision, and instructional guidance to a team of school-based State Literacy Coaches across an assigned region for the purposes of ensuring that all state literacy coaching is aligned to the Science of Reading, Maryland's Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy, and the Maryland State Department of Education's (MSDE) statewide literacy priorities. Regional Coordinators of Literacy Coaches are responsible for strengthening the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of coaching across schools by supporting coaches in assessing the current state of literacy instruction, developing coaching plans and goals, analyzing literacy data, and implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). Serving as the primary liaisons between MSDE, districts, and coaching staff, the Regional Coordinators ensure coherence across regional literacy initiatives, co-lead data conversations, provide ongoing professional learning, and build system-level capacity that drives improved early literacy outcomes statewide.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy, English Language Arts education or a related area from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of experience in managing and leading Literacy and Reading programs in prekindergarten through 12 settings.
One year of this experience must include supervising and coaching professional education staff.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in mathematics, STEM, education or a related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education, one year of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.
This position requires travel throughout the State of Maryland and throughout designated Counties to support teachers within individual school(s) and oversee the effective implementation of Literacy initiatives.
Applicants must complete the MD State Government online application for employment, submit their professional resume -AND- submit evidence of the successful completion of a Science of Reading training .
The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supervising, leading and or coordinating professional education staff in the areas of Literacy, Reading or English Language Arts.
Active teacher certification in any state with experience as a classroom teacher.
Experience with the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, associated HQIM and PreK-3 learning theory and various approaches to instructional coaching.
Experience working with K-3 reading achievement and Maryland's Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy
Experience implementing curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices in English Language Arts and literacy.
Experience with high impact coaching methods and developing and facilitating professional learning focused on research-based practices and evidence-based interventions including professional learning cycles and the MSDE coaching model.
Experience delivering data-driven literacy instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Responsibilities

Provides Leadership and Supervision of State Literacy Coaches
Conducts monthly observations of each assigned State Literacy Coach and provides timely, actionable feedback to strengthen coaching effectiveness.
Ensures all State Literacy Coaches develop coaching plans, goals, and action steps aligned to school needs and MSDE priorities.
Leads bi-weekly calibration sessions with coaches to ensure consistency in coaching strategies across the region.
Provides accurate communication to coaches and collaborates with the Executive Director of Literacy Program and Initiatives to address regional instructional needs.
Ensures instructional practices and programming meet the expectations of the Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy, the Ready to Read Act, and COMAR 13A.03.08 Students At-Risk for Reading Difficulty.
Leads quarterly regional literacy data reviews analyzing universal screening, diagnostics, progress monitoring, and reading proficiency.
Ensures State Literacy Coaches use data to guide coaching priorities and MTSS literacy supports for Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.
Identifies regional literacy needs and advises district and the Executive Director of Literacy Programs and Initiatives on support actions.
Monitors fidelity of instructional materials, literacy coaching implementation, and state required literacy practices across coached schools.
Co plans and co facilitates monthly professional learning sessions with State Literacy Coaches.
Serves as regional liaison between MSDE leadership, district leadership teams, and State Literacy Coaches.
Serves as regional liaison between MSDE leadership, district leadership teams, and State Literacy Coaches.