Job Description

Pete Mirich Elementary School – Lasalle, CO

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Title: Instructional Coach Early Literacy Pk-5  * one year contract	FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning	Pay Range: Certified Salary Schedule
Prepared/Revised Date:  2025	Work Year: 173 work days

 

SUMMARY:

The Instructional Coach – Early and Elementary Literacy will play a role in advancing literacy education within elementary schools by focusing on early literacy (PK-2), elementary literacy (3-5), and preschool programming. This position involves providing targeted support to educators, facilitating professional learning, coordinating assessment strategies, and ensuring that literacy initiatives align with state and local standards, including the READ ACT. The Instructional Coach will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school and district staff  to enhance instructional, curricula, and assessment practices, in addition to multilingual, special education, gifted and talented programs, and supporting the implementation of a Multi-tiered System of Support to improve student outcomes.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to “other duties as assigned, “equals 100%.

Job Tasks Descriptions	Frequency	% of time
Teacher Support and Professional Learning: Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies in early literacy (PK-2), elementary literacy (3-5), and preschool classrooms. Develop and deliver differentiated professional learning opportunities to address the diverse needs of teachers in early literacy, elementary literacy and preschool,, including multilingual learning, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and the Multi-Tiered System of Support. Support teachers in implementing innovative instructional methods and technologies within PK – 5th grade classrooms.	W	30%
Curriculum and Instructional Planning: Collaborate with teachers to align curriculum and instructional materials with state and local standards, including the READ ACT. Provide guidance on best practices for multilingual learning, ensuring that instruction is inclusive and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. Participate in Literacy Adoption Committee and curricular resource roll-outs.	W	10%
Special Education and Gifted and Talented Programs: Collaborate with special education teachers to integrate instructional strategies that support students with diverse learning needs. Provide guidance on differentiation for gifted and talented students, ensuring that their unique needs are addressed in the literacy curriculum.	W	10%
Literacy Assessment: Facilitate the implementation of state and local assessments in early literacy, ensuring alignment with curriculum and instructional goals. Support teachers in analyzing assessment data to inform instructional decisions and interventions.	W	10%
Preschool Programming: Collaborate with preschool teachers to ensure alignment of literacy instruction with state and local standards, fostering a seamless transition to elementary literacy. Provide guidance on universal preschool enrollment strategies, working to enhance accessibility for all eligible students. Assist in the renewal and compliance processes for child care licensing, ensuring that preschool programs adhere to regulatory standards. Coordinate and administer readiness assessments for preschool students, collaborating with teachers to analyze results and inform instructional planning. Implement strategies to support preschoolers in developing essential foundational skills necessary for a successful transition to elementary literacy. Design and deliver targeted professional learning opportunities for preschool teachers, addressing specific needs identified through data analysis, observations, and evolving early childhood education practices. Stay abreast of the latest research and best practices in early childhood education, incorporating this knowledge into professional learning initiatives.	W	20%
Classroom Innovation Support teachers in implementing innovative instructional methods and technologies within the realms of secondary literacy and PK-12 social studies. Collaborate with the Innovation Coach to research instructional technology related to improved student achievement for the purpose of making recommendations and assisting with the design and implementation. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging educators to explore new approaches and methodologies.	W	5%
Professional Learning Coordination: Plan, organize, and coordinate professional learning opportunities for teachers related to early literacy, elementary literacy, preschool programming, and literacy assessments. Stay current with research and trends in literacy education to inform the development of relevant professional learning activities. Support new teacher and induction programming in the area of Early and Elementary Literacy and Preschool.	M	5%
Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of collaboration among teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance literacy instruction. Communicate regularly with school leadership, teachers, and other staff to provide updates on literacy initiatives and progress. Member of the Instructional Coach team, Instructional Leadership committee, Standards Based Learning committee.	D	5%
Perform other duties as assigned			M	5%
TOTAL=	100%

 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Masters Degree (Preferred)
2. Successful experience as an instructor
3. Successful experience as an educational leader in promoting professional growth among adults in instruction

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

1. Interest in coaching teachers in a public-school setting.
2. Knowledge of best practice in assessment, instruction strategies, and current research.
3. Ability to analyze data and formulate instruction to maximize achievement for students with diverse abilities.
4. Ability to work with adult learners through delivery of professional development.
5. Assist in supporting ML learners and assuring to the greatest extent possible communication to families of students in their native language.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license: yes

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

• Reports to: Principal/Early Literacy Lead
• Direct Reports: No

 

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

Budget Function	Responsibility
	Sole	Participate	Recommend	Not Applicable
Develop a Budget	X
Administer a Budget	X
Monitor a Budget	X
Coordinate a Budget	X
Initiate a Requisition	X

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand	X
Walk	X
Sit	X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel	X

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms	X
Climb or balance	X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl	X
Talk	X
Hear	X
Taste	X
Smell	X

 

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds	X
Up to 25 pounds	X
Up to 50 pounds	X
Up to 100 pounds	X
More than 100 pounds	X

 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare	X
Analyze	X
Communicate	X
Copy	X
Coordinate	X
Instruct	X
Compute	X
Synthesize	X
Evaluate	X
Use Interpersonal Skills	X
Compile	X
Negotiate	X

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	X
Work near moving mechanical parts	X
Work in high, precarious places	X
Fumes or airborne particles	X
Toxic or caustic chemicals	X
Outdoor weather conditions	X
Extreme cold (non-weather)	X
Extreme heat (non-weather)	X
Risk of electrical shock	X
Work with explosives	X
Risk of radiation	X
Vibration	X

 

VISION DEMANDS	REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

NOISE LEVEL	Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet
Quiet	X
Moderate
Loud
Very loud

 

How to Apply

Please go to our website at www.wcsdre1.org and complete an employment application along with supporting documentation.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Bureaus: Colorado. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Instructional Support. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.