<p>POSITION: Elementary Literacy Instructional Coach</p> <p>This position is for a Literacy Instructional Coach to be utilized at Snow Hill Middle School School to foster the growth of teachers' literacy practices through non-evaluative, ongoing, and job-embedded professional learning.</p> <p>LOCATION: Snow Hill Middle School</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:</p> <ul> <li>Successfully engage in coaching core competencies and aligned actions identified in the WCPS Coaching Model including, but not limited to: </li><li>facilitating structured Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that support teachers with internalizing curriculum and analyzing student data; </li><li>engaging in consistent coaching cycles (non-evaluative) that include planning, implementation, observation, feedback, and identification of next steps; </li><li>collecting and analyzing implementation and student achievement data to guide professional learning needs and school improvement planning. </li><li>Assist in the effective implementation of district literacy curricula and evidence-based interventions, ensuring alignment with state standards and science-based literacy instruction. </li><li>Collaborate with school and district leadership to support established goals which may include extended day and summer hours for professional development. </li><li>Design and deliver effective professional learning for teachers, at the school and district levels, tailored to the instructional needs of students, development of inclusive, science-aligned literacy practices, and the foundations of reading. </li><li>Provide ongoing classroom support and feedback to teachers to ensure understanding and effective implementation of curriculum. </li><li>Coach teachers in early identification and intervention using systems of assessment and the MTSS framework. </li><li>Attend regular meetings with the Coordinator of Literacy related to literacy coaching, literacy curriculum, MTSS, etc. </li><li>Complete tasks assigned by the Coordinator of Literacy and school administration related to ongoing curriculum development and planned professional learning. </li><li>Collaborate with the Coordinator of Literacy and school administration to create agendas for professional learning being hosted at the school. </li><li>Monitor various online platforms and resources to provide student performance data to school leaders and coordinator. </li><li>Support teachers with parent communication and family involvement. </li><li>Plan for and facilitate literacy events for families and the school community. </li><li>Assist teachers in developing UDL lessons aligned to the district's literacy curriculum. </li><li>Participate in professional development and coursework related to literacy components and curriculum </li><li>Report to the Principal and the Coordinator of Literacy. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Standard Professional Certificate. </li><li>At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience. </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of: </li><li>Components of science-aligned literacy programming and implementation, </li><li>Reading development, assessment, instruction, and intervention </li><li>Systematic, explicit instructional processes, </li><li>Instructional coaching approaches and strategies for teaching adult learners, </li><li>Maryland State College- and Career-Readiness Standards for English Language Arts, </li><li>Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework, and </li><li>Data analysis and application. </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage a schedule, maintain coaching documentation, and provide professional development. </li><li>Effective interpersonal and communication skills with adult learners and students. </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Apple devices is desired. </li></ul> <p>SKILLS:</p> <p>Demonstration of the following expertise is crucial:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to deliver systematic, explicit, instruction, </li><li>Ability to effectively prioritize, schedule, manage, and organize multiple daily tasks to achieve goals, </li><li>Ability to administer and interpret reading assessments and use data to determine professional development needs, and recommend changes to improve school-wide and/or classroom instructional practices, </li><li>Ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills and information, </li><li>Ability to provide effective instructional feedback, </li><li>Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions, and </li><li>Ability to use effective written and oral communication skills, including while engaging in difficult and candid conversations with a variety of stakeholders. </li></ul> <p>ATTRIBUTES:</p> <p>The following personal qualities are essential:</p> <ul> <li>Sense of urgency for improving literacy achievement, </li><li>Motivating others to perform at high standards, </li><li>High degree of professionalism to ensure and protect the confidentiality of educators and students, </li><li>Strong work ethic, self-directed and reliable, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, </li><li>High quality interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and interact with adults exhibiting a range of abilities and dispositions, </li><li>Persistence when facing obstacles, </li><li>Ability to orchestrate change, </li><li>Value lifelong learning, </li><li>Belief that a coach can make a difference, despite the nature of the challenges, and </li><li>Desire to grow professionally. </li></ul> <p>DUTY YEAR AND SALARY:</p> <p>This is a 188-day position and salary is based on the appropriate teachers' scale.</p> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</p> <ul> <li>Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Literacy Instructional Coach position must submit an internal application available on our website at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org. </li><li>Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé. </li><li>Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened. </li><li>The selected applicants will be invited for an interview. </li></ul> <p>If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.</p> <p>If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.</p> <p>All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</p> <p>The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.</p>