Position Description

POSITION TITLE:  Literacy Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s Degree
• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specialization and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10
• Meets the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Knowledge of current research based instructional practices
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward change
• Successful experience and involvement in curriculum development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational abilities
• Successful experience in establishing professional and collaborative relationships
• Ability to effectively manage professional time
• Ability and skills to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the community
• Abilities and skills to work effectively with school team(s) to address student or school concerns
• The skill and ability to deliver effective presentations and/or model lessons to individual teachers or small groups
• Ability, skills and knowledge to collect and analyze data for problem solving and coaching
• Successful experience in use of all county/school/classroom related technologies relevant to the responsibilities position
• LETRS trained or currently enrolled at the time of application 
• Coaching experience preferred
• Ability to attend mandatory position training July 20–22, 2026 in Charleston
• Experience facilitating student-centered coaching cycles
• Experience with school-level data collection and accountability for grant reporting
• Experience in supporting adult learners

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20- 60 dB).

REPORTS TO:  Director of Elementary Education/Pre-K/Title I, II, III, IV

FSLA/CONTRACT STATUS:  Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:  210 Days

SALARY:  Salary based on experience and education level per MCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

EVALUATION:  Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310 and Morgan County Board of Education Evaluation Policy.

JOB SUMMARY:  To provide consistency and guidance in implementing Response Intervention K–5 throughout Morgan County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Observe classroom teachers and provide feedback, verbally or written, after each observation
• Model lessons for classroom teachers, as needed based on observations and/or requests, focused on essential teaching components in subject being modeled
• Observes the mission of the school district
• Conduct conferences and debriefings for the purpose of providing constructive feedback to classroom teachers
• Meet regularly with principals for planning, implementing and evaluating
• Coordinate ongoing and sustained professional development within each school, as needed, based on identified needs
• Assist staff in selecting and securing appropriate instructional materials, strategies and programs as related to subject/content being delivered
• Coordinate assessment in schools as related to above programs
• Research and disseminate the latest research findings and materials
• Orient new teachers to Response to Intervention
• Promote the school system’s philosophy and curriculum and interpret it to the school administration, staff and public
• Assist with the vertical alignment of curriculum and transitions between programmatic levels
• Work effectively with school teams to address student or school concerns related to the responsibilities of the position
• Establish a professional, collaborative relationship with colleagues.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve Standards of Practice for self and colleagues
• Keeps informed and complies with state, district and each schools regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required
• Adheres to the Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Morgan County School’s Policy 3210
• Performs all other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor