Literacy Coach, P-6

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

Literacy Coach responsible for enhancing literacy instruction and supporting teachers in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. Focus on improving student outcomes through collaborative coaching and curriculum support.

Posted 7/31/2026full-time🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in literacy acquisition and instructional design, with a focus on evidence-based practices and collaborative support for teachers. Proficient in using data-driven decision-making to enhance student learning and achievement across the P-12 system.

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Master’s Degree In Literacy5+ Years Teaching ExperienceExpertise In Literacy ProcessingBilingualism In FrenchStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Literacy AcquisitionMTSS FrameworksEvidence-Based Instructional ProgramsBenchmark AssessmentsShort-Cycle Data AnalysisStructured LiteracyMetalinguistic AwarenessDisciplinary Literacy

Soft Skills

Collaborative SupportFacilitation SkillsReflective Dialogue

Industry Keywords

P-12 EducationCollaborative Learning TeamsTeaching Support Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance instructional effectiveness and positively impact student learning, achievement, and well-being across the P-12 system.
Provide student-focused, collaborative support to teachers through classroom and virtual coaching.
Engage teachers in reflective dialogue, model high-leverage practices, and use student evidence to inform instructional decision-making.
Collaborate with teachers to design, co-teach, and refine literacy lessons integrating structured literacy, metalinguistic awareness, and disciplinary literacy.
Guide teachers in using benchmark assessments, and short-cycle data to inform instruction and intervention.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (completed or in-progress) in Literacy, Leadership, Curriculum, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant teaching experience, specializing in literacy acquisition and MTSS frameworks.
Expertise in literacy processing and the updated curriculum, with a proven ability to design and deliver evidence-based instructional programs.
Proven regional and school-level leader with active roles in Collaborative Learning Teams and Teaching Support Teams.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills used to bridge work between teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Bilingualism: Proficiency in French is a significant asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Flexibility across various work settings and situational needs