TEMPORARY 2-year Literacy Coach, Certified, 1.0 FTE, Siuslaw Elementary School - 2025/2026

Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us).

 Position begins 2025-2026 school year.  This is a Temporary 2-year grant funded position

Salary Schedule is based on the 2025-2026 school year.   The Siuslaw School District allows step credit the salary scale  for years of certified teaching experience.

This is a 10-month, 185-day/renewable position, that includes benefits of paid medical and leave.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for all employees.

Please be sure you include your last three references and a copy of your official college transcripts. Your application will be considered incomplete without this information. Any info you are not able to attach to your application can be emailed, mailed or hand delivered to Pam Hickson at phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us.

New Teacher Day scheduled for August 19, 2025 

TITLE:  Teacher, K-5 Literacy Coach, 1.0FTE

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Support teachers in literacy components, facilitate data collection, data meetings and supports teachers in planning & instruction. Instructs students in the skills, application, and structure of English Language Arts commensurate with the grade level.

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Building Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment
• Appropriate endorsement level and subject matter. Preference given to multiple endorsements.
• Familiarity with and ability to make appropriate use of technology.
• Experience in coaching/reinforcing of knowledge & skills and delivery of tiered supports.
• Strong behavior and classroom management skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a highly structured classroom where expectations are taught

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITITES:

• Maintains a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Works to educate holistically; teaches social and citizenship skills as well as academic skills.
• Matches activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
• Support instructional decisions on student progress data.
• Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
• Provides instruction based on designated instructional guides or develops alternate materials in prescribed District format.
• Selects and requisitions the required supplies and equipment through the proper school and department channels.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Confer with and assist teachers in planning, setting their own goals, developing lessons, and solving problems.
• Help with materials and provide information.
• As a co-learner, participate in professional development with teachers.
• Consult on best ways to assess students.
• Help develop curriculum.
• Lead professional development workshops and/or join study groups.
• Assist teachers in using assessments to inform instruction.
• Model lessons and confer with teachers when requested.
• Co Teach lessons and strategies when requested.
• Provide feedback on classroom events, when requested.
• Observe and help the teacher plan instruction for specific students or groups when requested.
• Assume nonjudgmental role, but assist in instructional improvement by providing focused feedback when requested.
• Knowledge and understanding of Savaas Curriculum.
• Understanding of how to analyze and synthesize data to promote student learning.
• Participates cooperatively on school, area, and District-wide activities, including development of planned course statements, tests, and textbook adoptions. Responds in a cooperative and positive manner to supervision.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, classified staff, licensed staff, and support personnel to establish a positive work environment.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned duties
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and all relevant IEP & 504 meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student data, including IEP and 504 information.
• Achieves professional growth through consultation with District support staff and attendance at building and District in-service meetings.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff__cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner so that the concerns of all parties are considered.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the department, the building, and District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task, except for temporary disability.
• Effective oral/written communication skills in order to work collaboratively with a variety of school personnel, as well as parents of students with disabilities and/or unique needs.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including office and school environments.
• May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
• May require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. 
• Involves sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing and attendance at evening and weekend meetings.
• Requires the use of computers and office equipment.

MINIMUM TERM OF EMPLOYEMENT:    Teacher Contract.

SALARY LEVEL:  Placement on Teacher Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation.

Salary : $49,858 - $91,303