<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The ELA Instructional Coach provides district and building-level instructional leadership to advance high-quality English Language Arts instruction aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards, DESE accountability expectations, and MSIP 6 continuous improvement framework. This role builds teacher capacity through coaching, data analysis, professional learning, and curriculum support to improve literacy outcomes for all students.</p> <p>Reports to: Director of Literacy</p> <p>Supervises: As assigned</p> <p>Pay Grade: Administration Salary Schedule</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Provide job-embedded coaching through classroom modeling, co-teaching, observation, and feedback. </li><li>Support teachers in implementing evidence-based literacy and language instruction. </li><li>Assist with lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and classroom management aligned to ELA best practices. </li><li>Mentor new and novice teachers in ELA instruction and curriculum implementation </li><li>Support the implementation of the district ELA curriculum aligned with Missouri Learning Standards. </li><li>Assist with vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels. </li><li>Support curriculum mapping, pacing guides, and unit development. </li><li>Participate in the evaluation and selection of ELA instructional materials and digital resources. </li><li>Support teachers in using formative, summative, and diagnostic assessment data to guide instruction. </li><li>Analyze building and district ELA data to identify learning gaps and instructional needs. </li><li>Collaborate with MTSS teams to support literacy interventions and progress monitoring. </li><li>Assist with DESE reporting and compliance related to literacy accountability. </li><li>Design and facilitate professional development based on student and staff needs. </li><li>Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) through data analysis, lesson study, and instructional reflection. </li><li>Build teacher leadership capacity in literacy instruction. </li><li>Monitor consistency and fidelity of ELA instruction across classrooms and schools. </li><li>Support walkthroughs, feedback cycles, and instructional improvement plans. </li><li>Assist in program evaluation, instructional audits, and CSIP/SIP literacy goal implementation. </li><li>Provide documentation and reports necessary for MSIP 6 monitoring. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Proven Results: Demonstrated success in working with struggling readers and improving their reading skills. </li><li>Reading Instruction Knowledge: Strong understanding of how children learn to read and the ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting. </li><li>Curriculum Expertise: Experience with and knowledge of high-quality reading curriculum materials and strategies. </li></ul> <p>EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION</p> <ul> <li>Teaching Experience: Minimum of 3 years of effective experience as a certified ELA teacher. </li><li>At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. </li><li>Bachelor degree preferred. </li><li>Citizenship, residency or work visa required </li></ul> <p>Physical demands</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.</p> <p>Work Environment:</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.</p> <p>The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.</p> <p>Position Type:Full-Time</p>