Literacy Coach

Insight PA believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

The mission of Insight PA Cyber Charter School is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The K-6 Literacy Coach supports the implementation of high-quality literacy instruction across elementary grade levels by partnering with teachers, administrators, and instructional teams to improve student achievement in reading and writing. This position provides instructional coaching, professional development, data analysis support, and curriculum implementation guidance aligned to state standards and school initiatives. The Literacy Coach fosters a collaborative culture focused on evidence-based literacy practices and continuous instructional improvement in a virtual learning environment. 

This is a full-time, 12 month position requiring the ability to work independently for approximately 40 hours per week. A professional, distraction-free home office during the workday is required. Core hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, while allowing for some flexibility as determined by school needs. 

Salary will commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Increase the implementation of evidence based literacy practices in K–6 classrooms, resulting in improved student proficiency in reading, writing, and foundational literacy skills.
• Drive measurable improvements in instructional practice by modeling, coaching, and reinforcing research based literacy strategies in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and structured literacy instruction.
• Support the consistent and high fidelity implementation of approved literacy curriculum, interventions, and instructional resources to improve student growth and achievement outcomes.
• Conduct coaching cycles, instructional observations, collaborative planning, and feedback sessions designed to strengthen instructional effectiveness and increase implementation fidelity across literacy instruction.
• Analyze benchmark, diagnostic, screening, progress monitoring, and student performance data to identify instructional gaps, guide intervention planning, and support targeted instructional adjustments.
• Use literacy assessment data and progress monitoring cycles to support timely instructional decision making and accelerate growth for below proficient and at risk students.
• Partner with teachers, interventionists, and school leaders to develop and implement literacy action plans with clear benchmarks for instructional improvement and student achievement growth.
• Support the implementation of effective MTSS practices related to literacy instruction, intervention, progress monitoring, and tiered student supports to reduce skill gaps and improve outcomes across Tiers 1, 2, and 3.
• Design and facilitate professional learning opportunities focused on evidence based literacy instruction, structured literacy practices, intervention strategies, and virtual instructional best practices.
• Strengthen educator capacity through professional learning, instructional support, modeling, and collaborative problem solving that result in measurable shifts in instructional practice and student engagement.
• Increase the quality, rigor, and engagement of literacy instruction within virtual classrooms as evidenced by lesson artifacts, instructional observations, student participation, and academic performance trends.
• Collaborate with curriculum, instructional, intervention, and special education teams to support aligned, standards based literacy instruction and continuous improvement efforts across grade levels.
• Contribute to curriculum review, instructional refinement, and continuous improvement processes to ensure literacy instruction remains aligned to research, state standards, and organizational priorities.
• Apply current literacy research, Pennsylvania literacy initiatives, structured literacy expectations, and evidence based instructional practices to support measurable student achievement gains.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships with educators and leadership teams to promote shared accountability, instructional consistency, and improved literacy outcomes for students.
• Support organizational literacy goals, school improvement initiatives, and academic priorities through data informed instructional leadership and educator support.
• Maintain current knowledge of literacy research, instructional best practices, intervention systems, and virtual instructional models to support innovation and continuous improvement.

• Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

   

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Literacy, Reading, or related field AND
• 5 Years of relevant work experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• All PDE required clearances for school-based personnel 

Residency Requirement: Resident of Pennsylvania; residents of other states will be considered on a case by case basis.

Minimum Required Skill Set

• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database

• Demonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
• Reading Specialist Certification
• Experience in a cyber/virtual learning environment
• Experience supporting MTSS or intervention programs
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania literacy standards and assessment practices

Certificates and Licenses 

• Pennsylvania Teaching Certification required

• Reading Specialist Certification preferred

   

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is an office-based position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

• This position could include limited travel and could include limited overnight travel. This is estimated to be less than 10% of the time.

   

Job Performance Requirements
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to "dial" a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.
3. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.
5. Ability to write reports with clarity.
6. Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
7. Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.

8. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

    

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.

Insight PA is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.