2026-2027 Elementary Reading Instructional Coach

Elementary Reading Instructional Coach

Shidler Elementary Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City OK 200-Day Contract

About Santa Fe South & Shidler Elementary

Santa Fe South Schools (SFS) is a tuition-free public charter school district serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade across South Oklahoma City. Founded in 2001 SFS is known for its strong academic expectations student-centered instruction and meaningful partnerships with families and the community. Across all campuses Santa Fe South prioritizes rigorous instruction data-driven practices and the belief that every student can and will learn - a commitment embodied in the districts At or Above academic framework.

Santa Fe South Shidler Elementary is a vibrant PK5 campus serving a close-knit and diverse community. Shidler has been recognized locally for its strong school culture and intentional focus on belonging student voice and family a feature by Metro Family Magazine Shidler was highlighted for its community-centered leadership and practices that ensure students feel seen valued and supported from the moment they arrive on campus. From daily affirmations to a collaborative staff culture Shidler Elementary blends academic focus with a deeply human approach to education - creating an environment where students and educators grow together.

Position Summary

The Reading Instructional Coach at Shidler Elementary is responsible for strengthening literacy instruction and supporting consistent high-quality implementation of Santa Fe Souths ELA curriculum and instructional practices. This role primarily supports grades 35 with flexibility to coach 2nd grade and writing instruction as needed and works in close partnership with teachers the site leader and the district Academic Team.

The Reading Instructional Coach focuses on job-embedded coaching data-informed decision making and the development of teacher practice aligned to district expectations for lesson design instructional delivery and assessment. This role requires strong content knowledge in reading and writing instruction a deep understanding of how students develop literacy skills across upper elementary grades and the ability to support teachers in translating curriculum and data into effective daily instruction that drives student learning.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop relationships with and coach teachers

• Observe teachers and provide feedback (at least 1x per week)
• Feedback given in person and logged in district platform
• Provide weekly lesson plan feedback aligned to district expectations for planning
• Meet with content teams at least 2 times per week
• Maintain weekly content team agendas
• Facilitate district protocols during content team meetings
• Communicate action steps with site leader and members of Academic Team
• Set and monitor progress toward development and performance goals
• Provide coaching in the form of modeling co-planning co-teaching observing and conferencing to support individual teachers
• Establish coaching plans for each teacher with teacher and coach actions
• Analyze student data to inform next steps and drive student results
• Hold teacher planning meetings with teachers three times per year to review development and performance goals to align them with site/district goals

• Implement district curriculum and instructional methods

• Monitor roll out of district curriculum (pacing and assessments)
• Support districts Academic Team in continued development of district curriculum as assigned
• Work alongside members of the districts Academic Team to develop content knowledge (including pedagogy content and methodology) in self and teachers
• Support teachers with planning/pacing of lessons differentiation and selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
• Work with teachers to provide quality test environment for common formative assessments and other district assessments
• Monitor effectiveness of personalized learning platform and intervention

• Assist the site leader in executing the districts strategic plan

• Support site leader in developing and executing 90 Day Plan for each semester aligned to districts strategic plan
• Work with site leader to design and deliver professional development aligned to district and site goals when applicable

• Support the site leader in using data to drive student achievement results

• Conduct performance reviews with teachers to monitor progress toward district goals at the beginning middle and end of the school year
• Analyze assessment data after district and common assessments
• Review the data
• Identify action steps for teachers and students
• Assist content team in creating and delivering action plan
• Develop interventions to support Tier 1 instruction and tiered growth goals as needed

• Engage fully as an instructional leader in the district

• Follow weekly work schedule that aligns with district expectations
• Actively participate in district instructional leader trainings
• Hold the line on site and district goals

• Support school and district culture

Required Content Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of reading development and effective literacy instruction particularly for upper elementary grades (35) with the ability to support 2nd grade and writing instruction as needed.
• Knowledge of structured literacy components including phonics fluency vocabulary comprehension and written response.
• Ability to support teachers in lesson planning pacing differentiation and implementation of district curriculum.
• Strong data literacy skills including analysis of formative interim and summative assessments to drive instructional decisions.
• Ability to facilitate adult learning through coaching modeling feedback and professional development.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certification (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher with evidence of student growth.
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers and instructional leaders.
• Strong communication organization and follow-through skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Masters degree in Literacy Curriculum & Instruction or a related field.
• Reading Specialist certification or endorsement.
• Experience coaching teachers or serving in a formal instructional leadership role.
• Familiarity with NWEA MAP OSTP and Oklahoma Academic Standards for elementary grades
• Experience and training in the science of reading (e.g. LETRS 95% Group or similar evidence-based programs)
  
  

Why Join Santa Fe South

Instructional Coaches at Santa Fe South play a central role in strengthening teaching practice and supporting student achievement across the district. At Shidler Elementary the Reading Instructional Coach will join a collaborative team committed to strong literacy instruction consistent systems and a positive school culture - all while being supported by a robust district Academic Team and professional development structure.