2026-2027 Elementary Reading Instructional Coach

Santa Fe South Public Schools • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Reading Instructional Coach at Hills Elementary is a specialized instructional leadership role focused on improving academic achievement in literacy for students in grades 3–5 by strengthening instructional practice in reading and writing classrooms. The instructional coach models Santa Fe South’s Core Values and contributes to improved student outcomes by building teacher capacity through deep content knowledge, data-driven instructional decision-making, and research-based instructional practice. At Santa Fe South, instructional coaches are content specialists who support teachers in developing strong, standards-aligned instruction that leads to measurable student growth. The Reading Instructional Coach brings strong classroom experience in upper elementary literacy instruction, including a solid understanding of the science of reading and the progression of literacy development from foundational skills into comprehension, writing, and analytical thinking. The coach supports teachers in anticipating student misconceptions, analyzing student work and assessment data, and refining instruction to ensure students are progressing toward mastery of grade-level standards. As part of this work, the instructional coach partners closely with teachers to analyze data-based student needs and current teacher practice to set performance and development goals. Common coaching activities include modeling lessons, co-planning instruction, co-teaching, observation and feedback, and individual conferencing with teachers. The instructional coach may facilitate content teams and assist the site leader in providing professional development for staff. In addition, the coach collaborates with the district Academic Team to support curriculum implementation, common assessments, and strong literacy instruction across classrooms. This role requires a deep belief that all students can achieve at high levels and that all teachers—regardless of experience—can continue growing their craft through intentional coaching, collaboration, and reflection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated success as an elementary reading teacher
• Deep content knowledge across elementary ELA subjects, with extensive classroom experience highly valued; particular expertise in foundational literacy, comprehension, and writing/grammar
• Experience and training in the science of reading (e.g. LETRS, 95% Group, or similar evidence-based programs)
• Familiarity with NWEA MAP, ELQA and Oklahoma Academic Standards for early grades
• An uncompromising belief that all students can and will learn at high levels
• A growth-oriented mindset that values continuous improvement for both students and educators
• Relentless work ethic and high degree of patience in navigating complex instructional challenges
• Ability to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and refinement
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and drive student outcomes through teams of teachers
• Strong relationship-building skills with teachers, leaders, students, and district staff
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education Administration, Early Childhood Education, or another relevant field strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with and coach teachers
• Observe teachers and provide feedback (at least 1x per week)
• Feedback given in person and logged in district platform
• Provide weekly lesson plan feedback aligned to district expectations for planning
• Meet with content teams at least 2 times per week
• Maintain weekly content team agendas
• Facilitate district protocols during content team meetings
• Communicate action steps with site leader and members of Academic Team
• Set and monitor progress toward development and performance goals
• Provide coaching in the form of modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, observing, and conferencing to support individual teachers
• Establish coaching plans for each teacher with teacher and coach actions
• Analyze student data to inform next steps and drive student results
• Hold teacher planning meetings with teachers three times per year to review development and performance goals to align them with site/district goals
• Implement district curriculum and instructional methods
• Monitor roll out of district curriculum (pacing and assessments)
• Support district's Academic Team in continued development of district curriculum as assigned
• Work alongside members of the district’s Academic Team to develop content knowledge (including pedagogy, content, and methodology) in self and teachers
• Support teachers with planning/pacing of lessons, differentiation, and selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
• Work with teachers to provide quality test environment for common formative assessments and other district assessments
• Monitor effectiveness of personalized learning platform and intervention
• Assist the site leader in executing the district’s strategic plan
• Support site leader in developing and executing a weekly priority plan aligned to district’s strategic plan
• Work with site leader to design and deliver professional development aligned to district and site goals when applicable
• Support the site leader in using data to drive student achievement results
• Conduct performance reviews with teachers to monitor progress toward district goals at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year
• Analyze assessment data after district and common assessments
• Review the data
• Identify action steps for teachers and students
• Assist content team in creating and delivering action plan
• Develop interventions to support Tier 1 instruction and tiered growth goals as needed
• Engage fully as an instructional leader in the district
• Follow weekly work schedule that aligns with district expectations
• Actively participate in district instructional leader trainings
• Hold the line on site and district goals
• Support school and district culture

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including the option for 100% paid health insurance for the employee.
• 401K program with district contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level