Elementary Literacy Instructional Coach (2026-2027 School Year)
Young World Physical Education, Little Rock, AR, United States
Elementary Literacy Instructional Coach (2026-2027 School Year)
Pulaski County Special School District – Little Rock, Arkansas
Job Details
Job ID:
5594403
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Mar 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 29, 2026
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
ELEMENTARY LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
LOCATIONS:
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY & LANDMARK ELEMENTARY
Qualifications
Valid Arkansas teacher licensure in Pre-K - 4, K-6, 1-6
Five (5) years of teaching experience minimum
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist preferred
REPORTS TO:
Building Administrator/Deputy Superintendent of Learning Services
JOB GOALS:
Work collaboratively with program administrators, classroom teachers, and other instructional staff to support planning, alignment of assessment, curriculum development/alignment, instructional practices, and intervention to improve student achievement outcomes in literacy for feeder pattern.
Performance Responsibilities
Promote high standards and expectations for all stakeholders vertically and horizontally within feeder patterns.
Exhibit professionalism that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to collaborate well with adult learners, administrators, parents, and the community-at-large.
Analyze data and determine instructional needs within district and feeder pattern areas.
Improve classroom instruction: provide onsite technical assistance, model best practices, observation, and coaching of teachers using explicit instruction and feedback.
Follow the district coaching model (conduct a pre-conference, model research-based or best practices or observe teachers using research-based or best practices, conduct a post-conference).
Attend feeder-area meetings and share findings from classroom observations and coaching cycles to improve instructional strategies and student performance.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, and diagnosis, and assist with the selection of research-based materials for district and feeder areas.
Maintain current knowledge of effective practices in the area of research-based curricula, instruction, and assessment practices for the purpose of professional development.
Integrate technology in the literacy curricula to personalize learning and differentiate instruction based on the needs of feeder areas.
Provide high-quality, job-embedded professional development for teachers and other instructional stakeholders related to current teaching strategies and techniques for learning.
Assist Program Administrators with writing curriculum, units of instruction, and the development of content-based lessons.
Disaggregation and analysis of test data for all assessments required by law and/or PCSSD in order to drive instruction.
Assist in implementation of instructional components of the INDISTAR Process and the District School Improvement Plan.
Implement the PCSSD desegregation plan.
Know Board of Education policies, District and school guidelines and regulations, and adhere to the same.
Additional duties as assigned.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Application Procedure
To apply, submit an application online at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online in-district application.
Terms of Employment
Salary Range:
Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.
Length of Contract:
193 days per contract year
Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
Application Deadline:
10 days from original date of posting or until filled
EEO Statement
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Requirements
At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Angela Nichols
925 East Dixon Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Phone: 501-234-2040
Email: anichols7097@pcssd.org
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Pulaski County Special School District – Little Rock, Arkansas
Job Details
Job ID:
5594403
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Mar 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 29, 2026
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
ELEMENTARY LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
LOCATIONS:
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY & LANDMARK ELEMENTARY
Qualifications
Valid Arkansas teacher licensure in Pre-K - 4, K-6, 1-6
Five (5) years of teaching experience minimum
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist preferred
REPORTS TO:
Building Administrator/Deputy Superintendent of Learning Services
JOB GOALS:
Work collaboratively with program administrators, classroom teachers, and other instructional staff to support planning, alignment of assessment, curriculum development/alignment, instructional practices, and intervention to improve student achievement outcomes in literacy for feeder pattern.
Performance Responsibilities
Promote high standards and expectations for all stakeholders vertically and horizontally within feeder patterns.
Exhibit professionalism that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to collaborate well with adult learners, administrators, parents, and the community-at-large.
Analyze data and determine instructional needs within district and feeder pattern areas.
Improve classroom instruction: provide onsite technical assistance, model best practices, observation, and coaching of teachers using explicit instruction and feedback.
Follow the district coaching model (conduct a pre-conference, model research-based or best practices or observe teachers using research-based or best practices, conduct a post-conference).
Attend feeder-area meetings and share findings from classroom observations and coaching cycles to improve instructional strategies and student performance.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, and diagnosis, and assist with the selection of research-based materials for district and feeder areas.
Maintain current knowledge of effective practices in the area of research-based curricula, instruction, and assessment practices for the purpose of professional development.
Integrate technology in the literacy curricula to personalize learning and differentiate instruction based on the needs of feeder areas.
Provide high-quality, job-embedded professional development for teachers and other instructional stakeholders related to current teaching strategies and techniques for learning.
Assist Program Administrators with writing curriculum, units of instruction, and the development of content-based lessons.
Disaggregation and analysis of test data for all assessments required by law and/or PCSSD in order to drive instruction.
Assist in implementation of instructional components of the INDISTAR Process and the District School Improvement Plan.
Implement the PCSSD desegregation plan.
Know Board of Education policies, District and school guidelines and regulations, and adhere to the same.
Additional duties as assigned.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Application Procedure
To apply, submit an application online at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online in-district application.
Terms of Employment
Salary Range:
Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.
Length of Contract:
193 days per contract year
Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
Application Deadline:
10 days from original date of posting or until filled
EEO Statement
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Requirements
At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Angela Nichols
925 East Dixon Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Phone: 501-234-2040
Email: anichols7097@pcssd.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr