Structured Literacy Coach

Description:



Position Overview

McCurdy Charter School is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable Structured Literacy Coach to join our instructional leadership team. This role is pivotal in elevating English Language Arts (ELA) outcomes across both elementary and secondary grades, with a deep emphasis on early literacy development and the Science of Reading.

The Structured Literacy Coach will collaborate directly with teaching staff, building upon our existing systems to embed evidence-based instructional strategies into everyday classroom practice. As a key instructional leader, you will support educators through modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, and professional learning-specifically facilitating and reinforcing Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training.
Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Support

• Provide job-embedded, non-evaluative coaching to K-12 teaching staff, including classroom observations, modeling, co-planning, and actionable feedback.
• Guide teachers in implementing Structured Literacy practices, explicitly addressing phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension strategies aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Support teachers in integrating LETRS principles into daily instruction, unit planning, and core curriculum design.

System Alignment & Student Achievement

• Build upon current schoolwide literacy systems, routines, and interventions to strengthen tier 1, 2, and 3 instructional practices.
• Lead grade-level and department data meetings to analyze student literacy growth, identify skill gaps, and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Drive targeted strategies to improve early literacy outcomes in elementary grades while supporting content-area literacy skills in secondary grades.

Professional Development & Community

• Design and deliver high-quality, continuous professional development focused on evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Serve as a active advocate for the Science of Reading across the school community.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support broader school leadership initiatives and assist with overall academic program needs as appropriate to advance the school's mission.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application for Certified Personnel or submit an application with resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

McCurdy Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Benefits:


Medical, life insurance, ERB, paid time off

Requirements:


Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Literacy, or a related field (Master's degree in Literacy, Reading, or Curriculum & Instruction preferred).

Licensure: Valid New Mexico Teaching License (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred) with a K-12 Reading Endorsement or equivalent certification.

Specialized Training: Formal training and demonstrated expertise in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and Structured Literacy models.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience with documented success in literacy instruction.

Demonstrated experience in instructional coaching, teacher mentorship, or facilitating adult learning programs.

Familiarity with early literacy intervention tools and secondary content-area reading strategies.

Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and data-analysis skills, with a proven ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with adult learners.

Salary:


Based on licensure level and experience