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Teach Plus · 1 month ago

Literacy Leadership Coach

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit committed to empowering diverse teachers in leadership roles to advance equity and student access. The Literacy Leadership Coach will provide high-impact coaching and professional learning to Teacher Leaders in Southwestern PA, focusing on evidence-based reading instruction to improve literacy outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Provide high-impact coaching to a diverse cohort of Teacher Leaders from participating schools in Southwestern PA

Deliver feedback, guidance, and on-site literacy coaching to strengthen structured literacy instruction

Support Teacher Leaders’ growth through bi-weekly 1:1 and small group sessions, literacy and leadership development conversations, and ongoing observation-based feedback

Plan, design, and facilitate professional learning for Teacher Leaders and school partners, including bi-monthly cohort meetings, multi-day hands-on training, quarterly convenings, and other sessions as needed

Ensure professional learning aligns with equitable teaching practices and evidence-based continuous improvement cycles

Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with school, district, and Teach Plus leaders

Partner with them to create and implement strategic literacy and leadership goals, develop improvement plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed

Serve as the primary point of contact for Teacher Leaders, addressing needs, answering questions, and providing resources

Collaborate with the Teach Plus Program Director and school leaders to plan for future school years, including designing and co-facilitating professional learning for 2026 and 2027

Participate in quarterly data review sessions with Teach Plus staff and district partners to evaluate progress, inform instructional strategies, and ensure program goals are met

Qualification

Structured literacy trainingCoaching teachersData analysisProfessional development designEducational equity commitmentCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Structured literacy training and/or certification (e.g., Reading Specialist certification, LETRS, AIM Institute, Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, etc.) with deep knowledge and practical application of the Science of Reading

Experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders in diverse or under-resourced environments, including leadership development and facilitating instructional inquiry

Demonstrated success leading literacy-focused school transformation and instructional improvement in elementary literacy

Strong focus on data, using analysis to inform instruction and drive continuous improvement

Experience designing and delivering professional development, supporting adult learning, and leading instructional initiatives

Commitment to educational equity and belief in the power of teachers to improve outcomes for all students

Ability to support evidence-based reading practices and ensure instructional approaches align with current research to improve student literacy outcomes