Literacy Coach (2) Positions

Silver City Consolidated School District 1

District Wide - Silver City, New Mexico This job is also posted in Silver City Consolidated School District 1

Job Details

Job ID:

5931018

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

New Mexico Public Education Department

Literacy and Humanities

Position Description:

Literacy Coach

2024 NM Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant

POSITION SUMMARY

The structured literacy coach will support school sites in implementation of structured literacy and evidence based literacy instructional practices in CLSD subgrantee districts. Literacy coaches must have the ability to support teachers, interventionists, and administrators in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction to meet individual and school needs utilizing state guidelines and district or charter school Literacy Plans. Assignments will be in person. Literacy coaches will also be responsible for developing and delivering professional learning opportunities as related to school needs in structured literacy evidence-based practices. This position is funded by the CLSD federal grant, awarded to NMPED in 2024. Funding is dependent upon congressional appropriation each year.

SUPERVISION

The Literacy Coach will be supervised by the CLSD District Literacy Coordinator at the LEA and supported by the

REC/NMPED CLSD

grant staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list is not all-inclusive. Coaches may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job related knowledge and skills.

Providing professional development in structured literacy strategies, evidence-based instructional practices and HQIM implementation.

Support 20-25 teachers annually within the district.

Conducting Observation Feedback Coaching Cycles.

Support data collection and analysis to ensure that data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement.

Provide teachers with a collection of effective instructional strategies to draw upon in their instructional practices.

Attend and support effective PLCs on instructional practices, data support, classroom environments, or literacy research needed to support ongoing development of teachers.

Support teachers in data analysis to guide instruction.

Utilize NMPED's pedagogical and training supports in coaching.

Attend required NMPED training.

Adhere to CLSD statutory requirements and work only on CLSD related work.

Create a collaborative partnership with teachers to support the implementation of new teaching practices in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience
• Preference for a Master's degree in education with a focus on literacy
• Minimum 5 or more years of experience in K-12 education
• Level 2 or 3 NM teaching license
• Preference for a Reading Endorsement
• Completion of LETRS training
• Relevant Experience

Mix of experiences preferred, including:

Teaching in grades K-12

Instructional coaching in grades K-12

Experience as a school or district administrator or working with school professionals (e.g., training or technical assistance provider, teacher coach or mentor)

Experience developing and/or advocating for effective instructional practices

Understanding of adult learning

Knowledge and Skills

Content Knowledge

Expertise in structured literacy

Strong understanding of HQIM

Literacy intervention expertise based on the MLSS model

Knowledge of effective ways to support school professionals and of common barriers to implementing effective literacy instruction

Ability to develop, conduct, and evaluate relevant and effective district literacy implementation plans

Knowledge of summative and interim assessments in NM

Desired Attributes

Capacity to work independently, maintain multiple responsibilities and work under deadline pressure

Ability to create and sustain a collaborative approach in the workplace, on external committees and in the community

Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate and define responsibilities

Creative, resourceful, and forward thinking with strong problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills

Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to make information accessible for a variety of audiences

Ability and willingness to adapt to and support an evolving work environment, periodically work an extended work day

Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software usage

Position Type:

Full-Time

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