Literacy Coach, K-12

K-12 Literacy Coach, Manville School District

10 month 10 days in the summer position

The Manville School District seeks a knowledgeable and collaborative K–12 Literacy Coach to help build equitable, evidence-based literacy practices across all four schools. This role will strengthen existing systems and guide a districtwide approach to high-quality literacy instruction using data and coaching partnerships with teachers.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborative Leadership

• Establish and facilitate a Literacy Leadership Team (LLT) that includes school and district leaders, educators, and specialists.
• Partner with the LLT to align literacy programs, instructional materials, and practices to High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
  
  

Instructional Coaching

• Provide job-embedded coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers on evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Use data and universal screeners to inform instructional planning and monitor progress.
  
  

Professional Learning

• Design and facilitate professional learning sessions that build teacher capacity in foundational and advanced literacy practices.
• Participate in all NJDOE-required Literacy Coaching Institutes and monthly statewide meetings.
  
  

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze literacy data with school teams to identify needs, monitor student growth, and adjust instructional supports.
• Maintain coaching logs and documentation for grant reporting and fidelity monitoring.
  
  

System Building & Sustainability

• Identify and address barriers to implementing evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Support leaders in protecting time for coaching and sustaining literacy practices beyond the grant period.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• NJ Teaching Certification
• Demonstrated success in improving student literacy outcomes through classroom instruction or coaching
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction and NJSLS–ELA
• Experience collaborating with educators across grade levels
  
  

Preferred

• Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
• Reading Specialist or Literacy Coaching Certification
• Experience with data-driven instruction and assessment systems
• Familiarity with HQIM implementation and grant-funded program work
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
  
  

Benefits: Competitive Health and Dental plans, paid sick/personal days, paid holidays, retirement plans (403b and 457b), professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement

Salary Range: $66,705 - $95,850 based on years of experience and level of education

Manville School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.