Position Description
The literacy coach provides job embedded professional learning to support high quality literacy instruction at Greens Farms Elementary School and across the district. This role focuses on building teacher capacity through coaching, collaboration, and the implementation of evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Connecticut certification required (097 or 102);
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a classroom      teacher;
• Deep knowledge of evidence-based literacy      practices and resources;
• Strong collaboration, communication, and      presentation skills; and
• Experience with instructional coaching      preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the District Leadership Team      to support curriculum development and the implementation of districtwide literacy      initiatives;
• Facilitate instructional coaching cycles that      support adult learning, promote reflection, and drive continuous      improvement;
• Design and deliver professional learning,      including both districtwide sessions and job embedded coaching; and
• Participate in the RTI or MTSS process, using      student data, team collaboration, and intervention planning to inform      coaching, strengthen teacher practice, and identify trends that guide      professional learning and continuous improvement across the system.

Salary:                         According to the Teachers' contract (2025-2028)

(see website www.westportps.org/employment � personnel contracts)

Starting Date:              August 20, 2026

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Application Procedures: 

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.  Job # 2101 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.  Job # 2101 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.