READING DESIGN COACH

Rowan‑Salisbury Schools – Hurley Elementary School, Salisbury, North Carolina Job Overview Title: Reading Design Coach Reports to: Principal Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Position Type: Full‑Time Purpose: The Elementary Reading Coach will support and elevate literacy instruction in our elementary schools. The coach will collaborate with teachers, providing expertise, resources, and professional development to ensure the delivery of effective and research‑based literacy instruction. This role involves modeling, feedback, co‑teaching, support for coaching cycles, and curricular development, with a direct emphasis on the science of reading principles. The instructional coach will also support fidelity and alignment of professional learning communities with district expectations. Qualifications 5+ years proven successful elementary classroom experience Deep knowledge of research‑based reading, writing, and literacy development, and successful implementation in a classroom environment Solid interpersonal skills (communication, problem‑solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share instruction approaches with teachers and administrators and provide advice, mentoring, and coaching Experience delivering effective professional development Ability to create and conduct customized professional development Strong organizational skills Master’s degree preferred North Carolina ESL K‑12 licensure preferred Salary range: $41,000 to $55,590 per year Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide personalized, classroom‑based support to implement the Rowan‑Salisbury School System’s Literacy Plan. Develop, implement and lead professional development opportunities and conduct professional research related to reading Coaching and modeling of best teaching practices through demonstration lessons Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop instructional plans in response to determined student needs Collaborate with the school’s administration to design, implement, and assess school change initiatives to ensure alignment and focus on intended results for reading Plan, develop, implement and lead professional development opportunities and conduct professional research related to reading Other duties as identified by district administration in support of the Rowan‑Salisbury School System’s Literacy Plan #J-18808-Ljbffr