Center for Student Achievement Solutions
Overview
Lead Literacy Coach position at the Center for Student Achievement Solutions (CSAS). Lead as a senior instructional leader and mentor within the CSAS coaching team, modeling Science of Reading-aligned instruction, and collaborating with school leaders to ensure high-quality literacy instruction across grades K–2. Position is contracted on a per diem basis with coaching and professional development typically during school hours, with flexibility for planning, debriefs, and collaboration meetings.
Responsibilities
Lead job-embedded coaching cycles (co-plan, model, co-teach, debrief) for K–2 teachers implementing core and intervention literacy programs.
Mentor and support CSAS literacy coaches to strengthen consistency, coaching impact, and instructional excellence across schools.
Model and guide effective implementation of structured literacy programs.
Use Acadience, mCLASS, and classroom observation data to guide instructional priorities, group students for small group intervention, and identify areas for teacher growth.
Collaborate with school leaders to design and monitor action plans that accelerate reading growth for all learners, including ELLs/MLLs and students with disabilities.
Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs), workshops, and teacher learning sessions aligned with the Science of Reading and district literacy goals.
Develop and deliver leadership coaching sessions to help principals and assistant principals support literacy fidelity and accountability.
Provide actionable, strengths-based feedback to teachers and coaches that builds capacity and sustains impact.
Partner with district and school leaders to align instructional priorities, coaching goals, and student outcome targets.
Support internal CSAS teams by contributing to professional learning content, tools, and exemplars that elevate instructional practice.
Model professionalism, preparation, and integrity in all interactions with school and district partners.
What You Bring Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of successful K–2 classroom teaching experience with evidence of improved student literacy outcomes.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a literacy coach, instructional specialist, or teacher leader.
Demonstrated expertise in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and early foundational reading instruction.
Proven ability to lead adults, facilitate high-quality professional learning, and provide targeted, actionable coaching feedback.
Experience supporting diverse learners, including ELLs/MLLs and students with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise with one or more of the following programs: UFLI, Heggerty, Fundations, Orton-Gillingham, Bridge the Gap, Really Great Reading, Phonics for Reading, or HMH Into Reading.
Experience leading teams or mentoring instructional coaches.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
Proficiency with data tools such as Acadience, mCLASS, or similar assessments to inform coaching and instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive contract-based pay that reflects leadership and expertise.
Opportunities for advancement within CSAS’s national network of literacy experts.
Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on student success and instructional excellence.
Ongoing professional development aligned with cutting-edge literacy research and best practices.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on educators, schools, and K–2 students across the country.
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Responsibilities
Lead job-embedded coaching cycles (co-plan, model, co-teach, debrief) for K–2 teachers implementing core and intervention literacy programs.
Mentor and support CSAS literacy coaches to strengthen consistency, coaching impact, and instructional excellence across schools.
Model and guide effective implementation of structured literacy programs.
Use Acadience, mCLASS, and classroom observation data to guide instructional priorities, group students for small group intervention, and identify areas for teacher growth.
Collaborate with school leaders to design and monitor action plans that accelerate reading growth for all learners, including ELLs/MLLs and students with disabilities.
Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs), workshops, and teacher learning sessions aligned with the Science of Reading and district literacy goals.
Develop and deliver leadership coaching sessions to help principals and assistant principals support literacy fidelity and accountability.
Provide actionable, strengths-based feedback to teachers and coaches that builds capacity and sustains impact.
Partner with district and school leaders to align instructional priorities, coaching goals, and student outcome targets.
Support internal CSAS teams by contributing to professional learning content, tools, and exemplars that elevate instructional practice.
Model professionalism, preparation, and integrity in all interactions with school and district partners.
What You Bring Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of successful K–2 classroom teaching experience with evidence of improved student literacy outcomes.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a literacy coach, instructional specialist, or teacher leader.
Demonstrated expertise in the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and early foundational reading instruction.
Proven ability to lead adults, facilitate high-quality professional learning, and provide targeted, actionable coaching feedback.
Experience supporting diverse learners, including ELLs/MLLs and students with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise with one or more of the following programs: UFLI, Heggerty, Fundations, Orton-Gillingham, Bridge the Gap, Really Great Reading, Phonics for Reading, or HMH Into Reading.
Experience leading teams or mentoring instructional coaches.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
Proficiency with data tools such as Acadience, mCLASS, or similar assessments to inform coaching and instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive contract-based pay that reflects leadership and expertise.
Opportunities for advancement within CSAS’s national network of literacy experts.
Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on student success and instructional excellence.
Ongoing professional development aligned with cutting-edge literacy research and best practices.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on educators, schools, and K–2 students across the country.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Education
Referral notices and external prompts removed to focus on role and responsibilities.
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