Literacy Coach / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Description: Literacy Coach - Hiring Pool

Note: Negative TB Test results must be on file with Human Resources prior to starting work

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule (195-day position)

Location: Darlington County Schools

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Education And Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher and an add-on certification for literacy coach/literacy specialist
  
  

OR

• Bachelor's Degree or higher and are enrolled and actively participating (must attend at least 80 percent of all sessions and satisfactorily complete all assignments) in the SCDE Literacy Leaders Institute and are actively pursuing the literacy coach endorsement by enrollment in a SCDE approved program
  
  

OR

• Master's Degree or higher in reading or closely related field (Contact the Office of Educator Services to determine if a degree is in a sufficiently closely-related field)
• Valid certification in reading and/or early childhood/elementary
• Five (5) years successful classroom experience preferred
• ADEPT/STEP training preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal

Literacy Coaches will serve as job-embedded, stable resources for professional development to improve reading and literacy instruction and student achievement. Literacy Coaches shall support and provide initial and ongoing professional development to teachers based on an analysis of student assessments and the provision of differentiated instruction and intensive intervention.

Performance Responsibilities

• Model effective instructional strategies for teachers
• Train teachers in data analysis and using data to differentiate instruction
• Coach and mentor colleagues
• Work with teachers to ensure that research-based programs are implemented with fidelity
• Help lead and support reading leadership teams
• Facilitate study groups
• Support development and implementation of District Reading Plans
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Credentials

Literacy Coach / Literacy Specialist credential preferred

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties but a reflection of the general nature and level of work expected. The Superintendent may assign or modify responsibilities as needed to meet the evolving goals of the district.

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Certified Employment Application
• Three (3) Employment References (Included in Application)
• Résumé
• Copy of current teaching certificate
  
  

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a “Request to Interview for Transfer” form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.