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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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structured literacy instruction and intervention planning, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. Capable of building partnerships and guiding continuous improvement in literacy outcomes across educational settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Structured Literacy InstructionTargeted Intervention PlansOklahoma Teaching CertificateLiteracy Training CompletionCompliance with Strong Reader’s Act

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
  • Collaborate with special education teams to align practices with IEPs, 504 plans, and state literacy standards
  • Build partnerships with 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 aligning literacy practices with relevant policies and standards
  • Provide guidance and support for continuous improvement of instructional practices and literacy outcomes
  • Work 90% in the field with required travel to assigned coaching schools
  • Travel occasionally for statewide professional development and State Department of Education 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 years of successful literacy instruction experience, primarily elementary/early childhood, OR a master's degree in education and three 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 in the United States on a full-time basis 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
  • Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time
  • Ability to operate a computer and office productivity machinery 75% of the time
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs 25% of the time
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, timely decision-making, sustained focus, attention to detail, memory retention, adaptability, and mental flexibility

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generous benefits allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits
  • Comprehensive insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses and/or dependent care
  • Employer-covered contributions of 7.5% of annual salary for Teacher’s Retirement System participation
  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year for full-time employees
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Employee discounts with various companies and vendors
  • Longevity bonus after completing two years of service, continuing annually thereafter
  • Compensatory time for FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees
  • Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills
Reading DevelopmentEvidence-Based Literacy ProgramsIEP AlignmentLiteracy AssessmentsData Analysis
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Oklahoma Teaching CertificateCompletion of 30+ Hours of Literacy Training
Industry Keywords
Strong Reader’s ActLiteracy LegislationElementary EducationEarly Childhood EducationState Literacy Standards