District Literacy Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: The structured literacy coach will support school sites in implementation of structured literacy and evidence-based literacy instructional practices in CLSD subgrantee districts. Literacy coaches must have the ability to support teachers, interventionists, and administrators in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction to meet individual and school needs utilizing state guidelines and district or charter school Literacy Plans. Assignments will be in person. Literacy coaches will also be responsible for developing and delivering professional learning opportunities as related to school needs in structured literacy evidence-based practices. This position is funded by the CLSD federal grant, awarded to NMPED in 2024 and running October 1, 2024-September 30, 2029. Funding is dependent upon congressional appropriation each fiscal year.

SUPERVISION: The Literacy Coach will be supervised by the CLSD District Literacy Coordinator at the LEA and supported by the NM PED CLSD grant staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This list is not all-inclusive. Coaches may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job related knowledge and skills. Conduct duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description

Provide professional development in structured literacy strategies, evidence-based instructional practices and HQIM implementation.
Support up to 25 teachers annually within the district.
Conduct coaching cycles.
Support data collection and analysis to ensure that data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement.
Provide and model for teachers a collection of effective instructional strategies to draw upon in their instructional practices.
Attend and support effective PLCs on instructional practices, data support, classroom environments, or literacy research needed to support ongoing development of teachers.
Support teachers in data analysis to guide instruction.
Utilize NMPED’s pedagogical and training supports in coaching.
Attend required NMPED training.
Adhere to CLSD statutory requirements and work only on CLSD related work.
Create a collaborative partnership with teachers to support the implementation of new teaching practices in the classroom.
Adhere to all grant implementation processes, procedures, and expectations.
Keep coaching logs as required for documentation of CLSD activities.
Use the coaching model and structure provided by NMPED.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Preference for a Master’s degree in education with a focus on literacy
Minimum 5 or more years of experience in K-12 education
Level 2 or 3 NM teaching license
Preference for a Reading Endorsement
Completion of LETRS training and / or AIM Pathways training

Relevant Experience

Mix of experiences preferred, including:

Teaching in grades K-12
Instructional coaching in grades K-12
Experience providing training or technical assistance
Experience developing and/or advocating for effective instructional practices
Understanding of best practices for adult learning

Knowledge and Skills

Content Knowledge

Expertise in structured literacy
Strong understanding of HQIM
Literacy intervention expertise based on the MLSS model
Knowledge of effective ways to support school professionals in the implementation of effective literacy instruction
Ability to develop, conduct, and evaluate relevant and effective district literacy implementation plans
Knowledge of summative and interim assessments in NM

Skills

Capacity to work independently, maintain multiple responsibilities and work under deadline pressure
Ability to create and sustain a collaborative approach in the workplace, on external committees and in the community
Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate and define responsibilities
Creative, resourceful, and forward thinking with strong problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to make information accessible for a variety of audiences
Ability and willingness to adapt to and support an evolving work environment, periodically work an extended work day
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software usage