Teacher – Literacy Coach (2026-2027 sy)

at Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, United States

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10 September 2026, on a public job listing

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2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER - LITERACY COACH NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL POSITION DESCRIPTION The Literacy Coach is highly skilled in facilitating student-centered reading and writing instruction and coaching teachers and teacher teams to implement the district's Reading and Writing curriculum. This position requires a teacher who is a continual learner and has knowledge of, and demonstrated success in, teaching a problem-based curriculum, as well as facilitating job-embedded professional learning for teachers. The Literacy Coach will be a member of the school's Instructional Leadership Team and will support school leaders, teachers, and teacher teams in meeting the needs of their diverse learners through high-quality instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and targeted supports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide job-embedded professional development and coaching to support the implementation of the district's literacy curriculum, resulting in coherent and standards-aligned instruction. Play an active role on the school's Instructional Leadership Team to support the goals and objectives outlined in the School Improvement Plan. Support teachers and teacher teams to provide access to the core curriculum for a diverse array of learners, including but not limited to Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities. Support teachers and teacher teams in reviewing student data/work to identify student needs, adjust instructional practices, and develop targeted supports for students. Apply knowledge of adult learning principles to inform targeted supports for teachers and teacher teams through coaching, modeling, and facilitating inter-visitations. Build strong relationships with teachers and paraprofessionals. Attend regular professional learning workshops with the district team. Collaborate with the Reading/Writing Improvement Teacher to ensure that Tier I, II, and III interventions are aligned and designed for maximum impact. Create an articulated schedule, in collaboration with school leaders. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Highly effective communicator Considerable knowledge in strategic literacy teaching, reading and writing programs, and standards-based assessment. Commitment to addressing unfinished learning in the core curriculum so that students have access to grade-level content while receiving "just-in-time" supports. Exemplary record of teaching and improving students' reading and writing progress. Strong record of coaching and facilitating professional learning for a variety of adults. Effectively collaborates with school leaders, teachers and families. QUALIFICATIONS Connecticut Professional Educator License with the required endorsements. Master's Degree required. Minimum of five years of exemplary teaching at a minimum of two grade levels. Strong presentation, facilitation, organization, and learning skills. Previous experience as a Literacy Coach or Teacher Leader preferred. Previous participation in district learning opportunities and/or June curriculum work preferred. Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory preferred. Days: Monday - Friday Salary: Per NFT Agreement Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Reports to the School Administration Apply at www.norwalkpublicschools.org Click "Employment" NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability. 9.10.2026

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