Position Type:
DISTRICT/K-12 Literacy Coach
Date Posted:
7/21/2026
Location:
District
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
08/04/2026
K-12 Literacy Coach, Manville School District
10 month + 10 days in the summer position
The Manville School District seeks a knowledgeable and collaborative K12 Literacy Coach to help build equitable, evidence-based literacy practices across all four schools. This role will strengthen existing systems and guide a districtwide approach to high-quality literacy instruction using data and coaching partnerships with teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborative Leadership
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Establish and facilitate a Literacy Leadership Team (LLT) that includes school and district leaders, educators, and specialists.
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Partner with the LLT to align literacy programs, instructional materials, and practices to High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
Instructional Coaching
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Provide job-embedded coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers on evidence-based literacy instruction.
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Use data and universal screeners to inform instructional planning and monitor progress.
Professional Learning
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Design and facilitate professional learning sessions that build teacher capacity in foundational and advanced literacy practices.
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Participate in all NJDOE-required Literacy Coaching Institutes and monthly statewide meetings.
Data & Continuous Improvement
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Analyze literacy data with school teams to identify needs, monitor student growth, and adjust instructional supports.
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Maintain coaching logs and documentation for grant reporting and fidelity monitoring.
System Building & Sustainability
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Identify and address barriers to implementing evidence-based literacy instruction.
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Support leaders in protecting time for coaching and sustaining literacy practices beyond the grant period.
Qualifications:
Required
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NJ Teaching Certification
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Demonstrated success in improving student literacy outcomes through classroom instruction or coaching
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Strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction and NJSLSELA
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Experience collaborating with educators across grade levels
Preferred
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Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
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Reading Specialist or Literacy Coaching Certification
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Experience with data-driven instruction and assessment systems
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Familiarity with HQIM implementation and grant-funded program work
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Strong facilitation and communication skills
Benefits: Competitive Health and Dental plans, paid sick/personal days, paid holidays, retirement plans (403b and 457b), professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
Salary Range: $66,705 - $95,850 based on years of experience and level of education
Manville School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
