2026-2027 ELA Instructional Coach 9-12

Licking Heights Board of Education

Job Description

POSITION:  ELA Instructional Coach 9-12

RESPONSIBLE TO: Curriculum Director

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

• Passion for education and student well-being.
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making.
• Openness to two-way communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district’s vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL: To provide professional development for teachers and to provide them with

additional support needed to implement various instructional programs and practices. To provide leadership for the K-6 literacy plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• State of Ohio teaching license / certificate ELA 7-12
• Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent; MA in reading preferred
• Three years of successful teaching experience
• Extensive training / experience in literacy (examples include: Science of reading, dyslexia, ODE Reading Specialist Endorsement)
• Training and experience with mentoring and coaching adult learners
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate the implementation of the local literacy plan and literacy frameworks .
2. Ensure teachers are using the curriculum maps and covering all ELA standards using the District adopted curriculum.
3. Provide professional development on implementing the components of the literacy plan.
4. Work with teachers / administrators in implementation and support of the 7-12 literacy plan.
5. Work with the building principals / teacher leaders to coordinate, deliver and provide appropriate professional development and coaching.
6. Facilitate external professional development based on district and individual teacher needs.
7. Effectively communicate accurate and up to date information to teachers, principals and students that will enhance student learning.
8. Create a positive atmosphere that promotes cooperation and collaboration with administration, coworkers and students.
9. Continuously monitor, track and analyze student achievement data in order to identify needed support and strategies.
10. Work closely with teachers and administration to strategically create and implement a plan to increase student achievement in ELA.
11. Facilitate collaboration vertically and horizontally with all ELA teachers.
12. Facilitate use of student data to analyze deficiencies at 9-12 to close achievement gaps.
13. Hold meetings with grade level teachers and administrators as needed
14. Model lessons for teachers, observe teachers, fidelity checks and coach teachers as part of ongoing coaching cycles.
15. Assist in the MTSS process for struggling students in ELA to help provide strategies and interventions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, typing and writing.
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop.
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Curriculum Director in collaboration with the Superintendent.

REVISED:

February 29, 2016

March 30, 2016

June 11, 2024

March 27, 2026

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