Temporary Secondary Literacy Coach en Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR), OR

About the Department

The District English Language Arts TOSA is a one-year temporary part-time (0.5 FTE) position, The above salary references a 2025/26 1.0 FTE salary.

This educator works with teachers, administrators and other staff to implement curriculum materials, develop and understand assessments and the use of data to guide instruction, and to deliver professional development in both small and large groups, including coaching classroom teachers. The responsibilities include planning, organizing and leading professional development for teachers, administrators and other staff.

This educator would support middle and high school educators in implementing research-based strategies to improve student reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across content areas. Collaborate with teachers to analyze student data, plan instruction, and integrate literacy practices aligned with district curriculum and state standards. The coach provides professional learning, models lessons, and offers feedback to strengthen instructional practices and student engagement. This role bridges classroom practice and schoolwide literacy goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and equitable outcomes for all learners.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with training teachers, administrators and other staff to use district-adopted curriculum with fidelity.
• Develop and implement plans for the use of digital tools in each school.
• Develop, implement and manage curriculum alignment and learning targets across elementary content areas in reading and writing.
• Assist with effective implementation of reading and writing instruction, student learning and assessment practices.
• Conduct and analyze on-going formative and summative data of classroom instruction and overall program effectiveness.
• Provide professional development for teaches and administrators in ELA instruction and assessment.
• Work with teachers and administrators to adapt curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students who have individualized education programs, are ELD students, and TAG identified students. Support classroom teachers in the differentiation of district adopted curriculum.
• Coordinate with Elementary Staff Development Specialists, the REES's, the Elementary Science TOSA, and the Technology TOSA to plan and provide cohesive professional development across content areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Duties

1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
2. Strong knowledge of instruction and assessment, including the ability to analyze data from multiple sources.
3. Strong knowledge of ELA Common Core State Standards.
4. Strong instructional technology skills.
5. Strong leadership, professional development and facilitation skills.
6. Strong organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Oregon Teaching license required.
• Evidence of multi-cultural experience and cultural competency; and
• ESOL and/or Reading endorsements preferred.

• At least four years of experience working with students and teachers;
• Demonstrated successful experiences working with teachers and administrators supporting students in a variety of situations;
• Experience with the ELA curriculum currently used in 4j schools;
• Experience leading professional development, including integration of digital resources in classrooms and on technology leadership teams;
• Demonstrated success with culturally responsive teaching practices;
• Advanced training in digital classroom tools.

To view the complete job description visit: https://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/licensedpositions/

Other Qualifications

Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

• Copy of Educational License(s)
• Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process.  If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.  Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
• Test results if applicable.  (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS)