Literacy Coach

Literacy Coach Bi-County Collaborative - Walpole, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5935804 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Position Summary: The role of the Literacy Coach is to assist with establishing effective reading instruction practices and systems across the Collaborative. The Literacy Coach will provide specialized instruction, support and leadership in order to produce high quality outcomes in the area of Reading and Literacy for students. Additionally, the Literacy Coach will collaborate with classroom teachers to establish interventions and develop instructional skills. The Literacy Coach will support the development of a culture of reading that ensures strong reading instruction, excitement about books, and a genuine, institutional love for reading Responsibilities Collaborate with classroom teachers, the Curriculum Department and Leadership Team to guide implementation of best practices for instruction of literacy skills. Review student assessment data to evaluate the effectiveness of the literacy program. Provide ongoing coaching and support to all staff in strategies to improve instruction that will support literacy growth across the curriculum. Provide screening, assessment and direct instruction to students in the area of literacy. Make recommendations on appropriate reading and writing intervention and support services for students. Meet regularly with the classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to plan literacy instruction that correlates with the individual student’s needs or as requested by the classroom teacher. Help coordinate and periodically provide Professional Development for faculty and staff. Examine and evaluate data to measure the success of literacy programs and instruction and make recommendations for improvement. Other duties as assigned by Administrators. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy Job Requirements MA DESE Certification as Reading Specialist required Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction preferred Experience with tiered systems of support, direct instruction, data analysis, and instructional coaching SEI Endorsement Certification in specialized reading approaches such as Wilson, Orton Gillingham preferred. Desire to work in Special Education in a variety of locations and with varied student populations At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Salary Chart Salary Chart can be found at Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and education Health, dental, and vision insurance Professional development support Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Course & PD reimbursement Sick time, personal days and professional days Contact Information Ann Buckley , Professional Development & Curriculum Coordinator 111 Robbins Rd Walpole, Massachusetts 02081 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bi-County Collaborative