What are the responsibilities and job description for the Holy Family, South Bend - Literacy Coach position at DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE - SOUTH BEND?
Literacy Coach
Holy Family School in South Bend is in search of a qualified individual to serve as Literacy Coach during the 2026/2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled and dedicated to providing quality instruction for students of all abilities integrating the mission of Holy Family School and the Diocese of Fort Wayne / South Bend in all teaching, coaching, and classroom activities to benefit students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Job Responsibilities Include:
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Consult / collaborate with administration, and classroom teachers to schedule, plan, and instruct small groups during Tiered Intervention.
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Align curriculum and instruction with science of reading with fidelity and implement the Amplify.
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Participate in all reporting, monitoring, or evaluation activities requested or required by IDOE.
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Engage in data-driven instructional coaching for grades K-3.
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Regularly communicate with teachers and staff regarding student needs, interventions, and progress towards goals.
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Commit to ongoing faith formation and professional growth.
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Foster the spiritual development of students by modeling Catholic doctrine, values, and morals.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
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Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field.
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Indiana teaching license or demonstrated eligibility to receive license.
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Elementary teaching experience is a plus.
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Demonstrate an expertise in reading.
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Show potential for instructional leadership and coaching
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Ability to use effective and appropriate communication techniques with students, parents, staff, agencies, and community members.
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Basic knowledge of Google Suite software (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.), Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements:
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Regularly required to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs,
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Stand for 30 minutes at a time,
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Operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.
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Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
Please send inquiries with cover letter and resume to Principal, Brittany Cains, at bcains@hfssb.org and Assistant Principal, Cheryl Meyer at cmeyer@hfssb.org