Structured Literacy Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

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POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Literacy Coach ensures all K-6 students receive high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. Serving as the campus literacy expert, the coach leads the development of instructional staff through job-embedded coaching, professional learning, and data-driven support to strengthen core ELA instruction and improve student outcomes across elementary grades.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of a high-quality K-6 reading curriculum and instructional practices
• Provide ongoing professional development, including facilitating PLCs and targeted training aligned to K-6 literacy needs
• Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations and coaching cycles, providing actionable feedback and clear next steps
• Model exemplar lessons and support teachers with lesson planning and effective instructional delivery across grade levels
• Promote and model high-quality teacher-student interactions
• Analyze student data (e.g., DIBELS, Acadience, iReady) to identify trends and guide instructional adjustments
• Support and monitor Tier 1 and intervention instruction, including targeted support for struggling readers
• Collaborate with teachers to implement research-based practices in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension across K-6
• Provide guidance on supporting multilingual learners and students with reading difficulties
• Support family engagement and communication related to student literacy development
• Partner with school leadership to develop and implement a professional development plan with measurable goals for teacher effectiveness and student achievement
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding school-wide literacy progress
• Participate in ongoing professional learning, including peer observations, research, and coaching development

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction across K-6 and experience supporting educators in implementing high-impact practices that improve student reading achievement.

Required qualifications include:

• Minimum of 5 years of elementary teaching experience, including K-6 (with strong experience in primary grades K-3)
• Proven success improving literacy outcomes through data-driven instruction
• Training in structured literacy aligned to the Science of Reading
• Experience using literacy assessments and screeners (e.g., DIBELS, Acadience, iReady)
• Strong instructional leadership skills (coaching, modeling, facilitating professional learning)
• Valid Elementary Education certification with a Reading or K-5 Literacy endorsement
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Reading or related field
• 3-5 years Instructional Coaching experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.