Instructional Coach/Reading Interventionist

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Instructional Coach/Reading Interventionist (Teacher on Special Assignment)

Primary Purpose:
Provides instructional support to classroom teachers and campus administrators to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Facilitates the implementation of effective instructional strategies, small-group instruction, and curriculum access, while supporting professional development, data analysis, and school-wide initiatives. Serves as a liaison between teachers, campus administration, and district leadership.

Qualifications (Education/Certification):

• Master's degree preferred
• Valid New Mexico Teacher License
• Experience in coaching or instructional leadership preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional strategies, science of reading practices, small-group instruction, and curriculum resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based reading interventions, progress monitoring, and dyslexia-informed practices.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and district staff.
• Analyze and interpret academic and literacy data to guide instructional decisions.
• Provide modeling and coaching for new and Level I teachers, including reading instruction and intervention strategies.
• Support EL identification and WIDA screening processes.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Classroom Support

• Provide guidance and coaching to teachers on instructional strategies, classroom practices, and effective literacy instruction.
• Support the implementation of small-group instruction and model effective teaching methods, including targeted reading interventions.
• Assist new and Level I teachers with professional development and classroom support, including reading instructional best practices.
• Support teachers in accessing and utilizing district curricula (print and digital), including core and supplemental literacy resources. 

Reading Intervention Support

• Provide direct, targeted reading intervention to identified students based on data.
• Use diagnostic, formative, and summative literacy assessments to identify student needs and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement individual and small-group intervention plans aligned to student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate instruction and close reading gaps.
• Maintain documentation of student progress and communicate outcomes with teachers and administrators.
• Support implementation of MTSS/MLSS literacy interventions across tiers. 

School-Wide Support

• Serve as a liaison between teachers and campus administration.
• Coordinate PLCs with the principal, including data collection, analysis, and follow-up, with an emphasis on student literacy outcomes.
• Support and help coordinate school-wide instructional and literacy initiatives.
• Serve as SAT/MLSS campus lead.
• Assist with pacing guide development, including alignment to literacy standards and intervention needs.
• Support principals in managing curriculum inventory and instructional resources, including literacy materials.
• Assist principals with test administration duties (not administering). 

Instructional and Program Management

• Participate in weekly meetings with the Director of Elementary Education for guidance and collaboration.
• Monitor the implementation of instructional and reading intervention programs and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documentation.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility: NONE

SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule, 173 Days