Literacy Teacher Coach – Lewiston Middle School/Lewiston High School

at Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston, United States

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12 August 2026, on a public job listing

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Literacy Coach (Teacher/Coach) Lewiston Public Schools Job Title Literacy Coach (Teacher/Coach) Department Curriculum and Instruction Reports To Building Principal / Director of Curriculum Approved By J. Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date 10/2/2026 Status Full-time, salaried Salary Range $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 annually Position Summary The Literacy Coach works under the direction of school administrators to improve teaching practice and give students academic experiences that meet their needs. The coach teaches and models sound teaching and learning strategies, and has a thorough command of curriculum models and current research on effective instruction. The coach also develops, gathers, and shares resources that strengthen the curriculum and help students reach target assessments. Essential Requirement: Availability The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference. Teachers depend on consistent, scheduled coaching cycles, demonstration lessons, and data meetings. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, along with scheduled professional development and testing windows. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Coaching and instructional support Respond to student and teacher needs. Provide classroom support and coaching to teachers as they use instructional strategies aligned with district standards, frameworks, and assessments. Teach demonstration lessons for classroom teachers. Help teachers choose professional learning that leads to improved practice. Curriculum and literacy across content areas Provide resources to all teachers so literacy is emphasized across the curriculum. Help develop methods to measure how effectively instruction is raising students' literacy skills. Meet with content-area faculty to discuss curriculum changes, target data, and [school improvement initiatives]. Work with [district and regional partners] to align student performance measures with district guidelines, standards, and frameworks. Assessment and data Manage the implementation and data analysis of all required and mandated testing. Work with staff to match extended-day and extended-year programming to student needs. English learner support [confirm these duties belong to this position] Manage all data for English learners receiving direct and mainstream services. Conduct intake testing and make placement recommendations for all new students. Work with staff to develop, support, and monitor graduation plans for English learners. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises students and directs the work of educational technicians as assigned. Provides coaching and support to teachers [but does not formally evaluate them]. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, certification, and experience Bachelor's degree Exemplary teaching experience Valid Maine teaching certificate and endorsements [literacy specialist endorsement preferred] Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule Language skills Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Write reports, correspondence, and procedures. Present information effectively and respond to questions from individuals and groups. Mathematical and data skills Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Analyze assessment data, including basic statistics, to guide instruction and programming. Reasoning ability Solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other skills and abilities Apply current research and theory to the instructional program. Thorough command of a specific content area, and broad knowledge of other curriculum areas. Attentive listening and communication skills, and the ability to guide a learning community through change. Build and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $45,518.26 to $85,857.57 annually, with placement on the teacher salary schedule based on education and experience. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package: Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer Dental, vision, and life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans 15 paid sick days per year Tuition reimbursement and more Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them. Regularly stand, talk, and hear. Frequently walk between classrooms and meeting spaces. Occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, such as school supplies and books. Use close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work takes place in classrooms, offices, and meeting rooms. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. ADA Statement The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Federal Nondiscrimination Notice Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

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