State of Oklahoma

Literacy Coach

State of Oklahoma
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeOklahoma • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention strategies, with a strong focus on compliance with literacy legislation and collaboration with educational stakeholders. Proficient in applying the science of reading principles to enhance student literacy outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In EducationValid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate30+ Hours Of Literacy TrainingFive Years Of Literacy Instruction ExperienceKnowledge Of The Science Of Reading

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as an instructional leader supporting effective reading development
  • Apply multisensory, explicit, systematic, and structured literacy instruction
  • Identify struggling readers and develop targeted intervention plans tailored to individual needs
  • Ensure compliance with the Strong Reader’s Act and related literacy legislation
  • Align literacy practices with IEPs, 504 plans, and state literacy standards
  • Collaborate with special education teams, educators, administrators, families, community organizations, schools, districts, and other stakeholders
  • Design and implement comprehensive, evidence-based literacy programs
  • Stay current on state and national literacy policies, standards, and assessments
  • Guide schools and districts in continuous improvement of literacy practices
  • Provide support and guidance for evidence-based reading and writing instruction
  • Travel to assigned coaching schools, statewide professional development events, and the State Department of Education for team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Literacy, or a related field; official transcripts required upon hire
  • Five (5) years of successful literacy instruction experience, primarily elementary/early childhood, OR a Master's degree in education and three (3) years of successful literacy instruction experience
  • Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate
  • Completion of 30+ hours of literacy training based on the science of reading, such as LETRS, AIM Pathways, or IMSE
  • Pass the Oklahoma Foundations of Reading test within 6 months of hire date
  • Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
  • Valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory
  • Ability to travel 70% in-state/out-of-state as required
  • Knowledge of the science of reading, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language
  • Proficiency in multisensory, explicit, systematic, and structured reading instruction
  • Ability to apply research-based literacy interventions and develop targeted intervention plans
  • Familiarity with special education rules, IEPs, and 504 plans
  • Ability to collaborate with special education teams and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical skills, clear and accurate communication, decision-making, sustained focus, attention to detail, adaptability, and mental flexibility
  • Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time
  • Ability to operate computers and office productivity machinery 75% of the time
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs 25% of the time
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generous benefits allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually for purchasing benefits
  • Comprehensive insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent care
  • Employer-covered TRS contributions of 7.5% of annual salary
  • 15 days of vacation leave in the first year
  • 15 days of sick leave in the first year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Employee discounts with various companies and vendors
  • Longevity bonus after two years of service, continuing annually thereafter
  • Compensatory time for FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible work involving 90% field-based coaching and required travel to assigned schools

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Hard Skills
Multisensory Reading InstructionExplicit Literacy InstructionSystematic Literacy InstructionTargeted Intervention PlansResearch-Based Literacy InterventionsPhonicsFluencyVocabularyComprehensionWriting
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationDecision-MakingAnalytical SkillsAttention To DetailAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
Industry Keywords
Strong Reader’s ActIEPs504 PlansState Literacy StandardsLiteracy PoliciesContinuous ImprovementElementary EducationEarly Childhood Education