Literacy Leadership Coach

(In-person, Pittsburgh-based)

Our Why

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student access. The Teach Plus team exists to breathe life into the Student Opportunity Mandate: All students should have the opportunity to achieve their potential in an education system defined by its commitment to equity, responsiveness to individual needs, and ability to prepare students for postsecondary success. At the heart of our work is advocacy for collective impact, beginning with classroom teachers.

What We Do

At Teach Plus, we believe in equity-driven teacher leadership. When we invest in developing our most talented teachers into teacher leaders who are well-informed, persuasive, and prepared to lead, they have deep leverage in advancing equity for students, for students of color, low-income students, and those from underserved communities. To close the opportunity gap and to ensure equitable access to a world-class education for all students in the schools and communities we serve, we ignite systems change at multiple levels through our Policy Fellowship and Instructional Leadership programs designed to inspire and equip teachers.

What You’ll Do

Teach Plus is launching the Literacy Forward Network Pennsylvania, a multi-district initiative focused on supporting the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. This program aims to increase literacy achievement by equipping small to mid-size districts in Southwestern PA with the tools, coaching, and leadership capacity to drive sustainable improvements in reading outcomes through teacher leadership.

Teach Plus’ Teacher-Led Practice Initiatives are innovative programs that engage, develop, and support teacher leaders to generate, implement, and manage change in district and school practices that impact teaching and learning, school culture and climate, and instructional effectiveness. This is a critical leadership opportunity for an experienced coach who is passionate about literacy, teacher leadership, and equity.

The Literacy Leadership Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Coaching & Development: Provide high-impact coaching to a diverse cohort of Teacher Leaders from participating schools in Southwestern PA.
  • Deliver feedback, guidance, and on-site literacy coaching to strengthen structured literacy instruction.
  • Support Teacher Leaders’ growth through bi-weekly 1:1 and small group sessions, literacy and leadership development conversations, and ongoing observation-based feedback.
• Professional Learning Facilitation: Plan, design, and facilitate professional learning for Teacher Leaders and school partners, including:
  • Bi-monthly cohort meetings, multi-day hands-on training, quarterly convenings, and other sessions as needed.
  • Ensure professional learning aligns with equitable teaching practices and evidence-based continuous improvement cycles.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with school, district, and Teach Plus leaders.
  • Partner with them to create and implement strategic literacy and leadership goals, develop improvement plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Program Implementation & Planning: Serve as the primary point of contact for Teacher Leaders, addressing needs, answering questions, and providing resources.
  • Collaborate with the Teach Plus Program Director and school leaders to plan for future school years, including designing and co-facilitating professional learning for 2026 and 2027.
• Data Review & Continuous Improvement: Participate in quarterly data review sessions with Teach Plus staff and district partners to evaluate progress, inform instructional strategies, and ensure program goals are met.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Structured literacy training and/or certification (e.g., Reading Specialist certification, LETRS, AIM Institute, Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, etc.) with deep knowledge and practical application of the Science of Reading.
• Experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders in diverse or under-resourced environments, including leadership development and facilitating instructional inquiry.
• Demonstrated success leading literacy-focused school transformation and instructional improvement in elementary literacy.
• Strong focus on data, using analysis to inform instruction and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development, supporting adult learning, and leading instructional initiatives.
• Commitment to educational equity and belief in the power of teachers to improve outcomes for all students.
• Ability to support evidence-based reading practices and ensure instructional approaches align with current research to improve student literacy outcomes.

Start Date and Term

The target start date for this position is February/March, but it is flexible based on the candidate’s availability. This is a 2.5-year, grant-funded position, contingent upon the program’s continued funding, organizational needs, and annual performance.

Location, Travel

This is an in-person, school-based coaching role that prioritizes strong, consistent relationships with educators and school leaders through regular, face-to-face engagement with occasional virtual meetings based out of Pittsburgh. Coaches are expected to facilitate in-person cohort meetings and conduct a minimum of two in-person school visits per school each month, providing on-the-ground support, modeling practices, and facilitating improvement efforts directly with teachers and school leaders.

While some cohort and internal team meetings may be conducted virtual, this position is designed for individuals who can commit to being present in schools and at key events throughout the year.

Commitments

Evenings and weekends may be required to support educator sessions or accommodate teacher schedules. Attendance is mandatory at the following events unless pre-approved by a manager:

• Professional learning sessions
• Content planning meetings
• Coach team meetings
• Cohort meetings
• Kick offs and Convenings
• Summer Institutes
• Team meetings
• Team retreats
• Annual Fundraiser

This role is ideal for individuals who are energized by collaboration, responsive coaching, and building strong partnerships within schools and across a coaching team.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $90,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's specific qualifications, years of relevant experience, specialized knowledge, and internal pay equity. Teach Plus provides a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 3% matching 401k plan, disability, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses. Teach Plus offers generous time-off benefits, including 15 vacation days, three personal days, five sick days, 13 holidays, July break, Winter break, and summer ½ day Fridays in July and August. Additionally, Teach Plus offers a 4-week paid sabbatical for every five years of service.

The salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $90,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's specific qualifications, years of relevant experience, specialized knowledge, and internal pay equity. Teach Plus provides a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 3% matching 401k plan, disability, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses. Teach Plus offers generous time-off benefits, including 15 vacation days, three personal days, five sick days, 13 holidays, July break, Winter break, and summer ½ day Fridays in July and August. Additionally, Teach Plus offers a 4-week paid sabbatical for every five years of service.