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26/27 Literacy Interventionist

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

The Literacy Interventionist is responsible for planning and providing direct instruction to a group of students on a daily to weekly basis. Essential Job Responsibilities: * Works with individual ...

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Activities Director

Shelbyville, IN ยท On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

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CHILDCARE DIRECTOR

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Our STEM Preschool curriculum focuses on mastering numbers 1-100, 50 sight words, early literacy ... The Director must have the ability to understand and a willingness to work with a range of learning ...

Our STEM Preschool curriculum focuses on mastering numbers 1-100, 50 sight words, early literacy ... The Director must have the ability to understand and a willingness to work with a range of learning ...

Our STEM Preschool curriculum focuses on mastering numbers 1-100, 50 sight words, early literacy ... The Director must have the ability to understand and a willingness to work with a range of learning ...

Activities Director

La Porte, IN ยท On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

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$72.4K

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How much do literacy director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for literacy director in Indiana is $72,368.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,903.00 and $93,743.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Literacy Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Literacy Director, you need expertise in literacy education, curriculum development, and program management, typically paired with a relevant degree and substantial teaching or administrative experience. Familiarity with assessment tools, data analysis platforms, and literacy intervention programs is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are critical soft skills for guiding teams and engaging diverse stakeholders. These competencies enable effective implementation of literacy initiatives and foster measurable improvements in educational outcomes.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Literacy Director?

As a Literacy Director, your daily tasks often include overseeing curriculum planning, supporting literacy coaches and teachers, analyzing student performance data, and ensuring programs comply with educational standards. You might coordinate professional development sessions, manage literacy intervention strategies, and collaborate closely with school administrators and community partners. Regular meetings, classroom observations, and reporting on program effectiveness are also common aspects of the role. This multifaceted position combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to drive literacy achievement across the organization.

What is a Literacy Director job?

A Literacy Director is responsible for overseeing literacy programs, curriculum development, and instructional strategies to improve reading and writing skills. They work with educators, schools, and community organizations to implement effective literacy initiatives. Their role includes training teachers, assessing literacy outcomes, and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

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Infographic showing various Literacy Director job openings in Indiana as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $72,368 per year, or $34.8 per hour.

Indiana Literacy Cadre Coaching - Cohort Five

School City of East Chicago

East Chicago, IN โ€ข On-site

$49K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

March 5, 2026


SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

26-27 School Year



TITLE: Indiana Literacy Cadre Coaching - Cohort Five


LOCATION: Washington, Harrison, Lincoln and McKinley Elementary Schools


REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Elementary Curriculum


LENGTH: 24 Months


Job Goal: The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will strengthen K-8 tier one literacy instruction through data-driven instructional coaching and job-embedded professional learning. The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will partner with school leaders and staff to leverage local data for job-embedded literacy coaching aligned with science of reading to meet the needs of all students.



Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

โ— Bachelorโ€™s degree required, Masterโ€™s degree preferred; minimum of five years of teaching experience with preference given to same grade level(s) for coaching

โ— Expertise in implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading

โ— Experience in instructional coaching

โ— Hold a valid, professional Indiana Teacherโ€™s License; Early Literacy Endorsement is required for coaches serving elementary schools


Duties and Responsibilities:

โ— Participate in all professional learning and training provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

โ— Collaborate with the Literacy Coach Specialist (LCS)

โ— Coach educators in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade by

โ—‹ modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading;

โ—‹ facilitating job-embedded professional learning, based on data, aligned with science of reading;

โ—‹ utilizing data when assisting in instructional planning and making recommendations for adjustments with individuals and groups of teachers;

โ—‹ creating plans, goals, and action items to address and monitor areas of improvement through instructional coaching;

โ—‹ supporting educators in instructional practices across tiers of instruction in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework; and

โ—‹ ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels


โ— Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school

โ— Build, establish, and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including teachers, as well as school and district leaders

โ— Engage in ongoing professional learning to ensure they are informed of the latest and most impactful research and coaching techniques aligned with science of reading

โ— Maintain current school-level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycle aligned to science of reading and gather both survey and local assessment data as required by the IDOE

โ— Assist administrators and teachers in the development of a schoolwide reading plan and strategies for monitoring the implementation of the plan

โ— Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to teachers, administrators, and the cadre leadership team

โ— Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district requirements, and Board of Trustees policies


Benefits:

Full Time employment 12 Months, Benefits include (medical insurance, life insurance, State retirement, sick days, vacation and Personal Business Days)


SALARY: According to current clerical salary schedule


START DATE: Upon Board Approval Deadline: Open until filled

Please submit a formal letter of interest and credentials/resume to:


School City of East Chicago

Office of Human Resources

1401 East 144th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

HumanResources@ecps.org



Indiana Literacy Cadre Coaching Description Cohort Five

Purpose of Position

The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will strengthen K-8 tier one literacy instruction through data-driven instructional coaching and job-embedded professional learning. The Indiana Literacy Cadre Coach will partner with school leaders and staff to leverage local data for job-embedded literacy coaching aligned with science of reading to meet the needs of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

โ— Participate in all professional learning and training provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

โ— Collaborate with the Literacy Coach Specialist (LCS)

โ— Coach educators in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade by

โ—‹ modeling evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading;

โ—‹ facilitating job-embedded professional learning, based on data, aligned with science of reading;

โ—‹ utilizing data when assisting in instructional planning and making recommendations for adjustments with individuals and groups of teachers;

โ—‹ creating plans, goals, and action items to address and monitor areas of improvement through instructional coaching;

โ—‹ supporting educators in instructional practices across tiers of instruction in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework; and

โ—‹ ensuring that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels

โ— Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school

โ— Build, establish, and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, including teachers, as well as school and district leaders

โ— Engage in ongoing professional learning to ensure they are informed of the latest and most impactful research and coaching techniques aligned with science of reading

โ— Maintain current school-level data and anecdotal records on coaching cycle aligned to science of reading and gather both survey and local assessment data as required by the IDOE

โ— Assist administrators and teachers in the development of a schoolwide reading plan and strategies for monitoring the implementation of the plan

โ— Create and maintain a shared coaching calendar, making the calendar accessible to teachers, administrators, and the cadre leadership team

โ— Perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements, district requirements, and Board of Trustees policies


Credentials

โ— Bachelorโ€™s degree required, Masterโ€™s degree preferred; minimum of five years of teaching experience with preference given to same grade level(s) for coaching

โ— Expertise in implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with science of reading

โ— Experience in instructional coaching

โ— Hold a valid, professional Indiana Teacherโ€™s License; Early Literacy Endorsement is required for coaches serving elementary schools