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K-3 Literacy Coach

Young World Physical Education, Monroe, GA, United States


K-3 Literacy Coach
Walton County GA Multiple Locations - Monroe, Georgia

Job ID:

5672901

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026

Job Description
Overall Purpose

The K‑3 literacy coach will be embedded in the school and work to build teacher capacity in the areas of evidence‑based literacy instruction. This work will be aligned with the local literacy plan and the state’s science of reading implementation.

Locations
Sharon Elementary, Walker Park Elementary, and Walnut Grove Elementary

Essential Functions

Provide ongoing job‑embedded literacy coaching in classrooms

Support and coach teachers with evidence‑based literacy instruction

Assist teachers in leveraging small group and intervention strategies

Ongoing support with the implementation of the district’s literacy plan

Coordinate planning with the RESA literacy coaches

Additional training with school leadership with literacy support

Serve as the primary district liaison for HB 1193 implementation

Coach‑the‑coaches and teachers: co‑plan goals, model coaching support plans and cycles, and troubleshooting.

Support schools with rotating on‑site coaching time and development and support.

Lead cluster‑wide PLCs focused on the science of reading, Tier 1 instruction fidelity, and screener data analysis.

Pursue the Georgia Literacy Coaching Endorsement once available from PSC (target: begin coursework by spring 2027).

Co‑author sections of the district’s Unified Literacy Plan

Requirements

Valid Georgia professional certification in the assigned teaching field.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Physical Requirements
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling with significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Education/Training
Minimum 5 years of successful experience in a K‑3 classroom or literacy intervention.

Demonstrated expertise in Science of Reading, Structured literacy, reading intervention, data analysis to drive instruction.

Clearances
Criminal Background Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar
Exempt

Position Type
Full‑Time

Salary
$49,456 to $115,731 Per Year

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