Literacy Coaches

Darien Public Schools • Darien, CT

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About The Position

A literacy coach is an instructional leader who improves student literacy achievement by building teacher capacity through job-embedded professional development. They use data to drive instruction, model evidence-based reading practices, conduct classroom observations, and provide feedback. Key duties include co-planning, co-teaching, and mentoring educators on effective literacy strategies.

Requirements

• Must hold one of the following Connecticut certifications: Reading and Language Arts Consultant, K-12 (#097); Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, 1�12 (#102)
• Five years of successful classroom teaching experience in reading/writing
• Expertise in the science of reading, data analysis, adult learning principles
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

Responsibilities

• Engage in coaching cycles (observation, feedback, modeling, co-teaching) to improve classroom instruction
• Lead data-driven decision-making, analyzing student assessment data to identify intervention needs and instructional trends
• Facilitate workshops, study groups, and training for teachers on evidence-based reading strategies and the science of reading
• Assist teachers in implementing, aligning, and differentiating literacy curricula, ensuring compliance with state standards
• Support the Director of Elementary Education in ensuring the successful implementation of all aspects of the elementary curriculum

What This Job Offers

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