ELA Coach, Elementary

Background/Mission

Sela PCS was created to help tackle educational inequity, racial segregation and cultural isolation - to create a place where students would be celebrated as they begin their global citizenship journey. Sela is a dual language Hebrew and English school that proudly serves and educates 300+ PreK-3 - 5th grade students in Washington, DC.

Mission: Sela PCS offers children of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in the District of Columbia, from Pre-K to 5th grade, the opportunity to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment that focuses on dual-language instruction in English and Hebrew, promotes the value of diversity and provides skills for engaging with the world.

The Opportunity

The ELA Coach, Elementary is a 10-month, non-supervisory instructional leadership position, compensated according to the Sela PCS teacher pay scale. This role is focused on building teacher capacity in delivering high-quality ELA instruction across grades K–5, while also providing strategic student support through reading interventions and data-driven practices. The ELA Coach will work in close collaboration with classroom teachers, the academic leadership team, and support staff to promote literacy growth, instructional excellence, and equitable student outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support (50%)

The ELA Coach will serve as a collaborative partner and instructional leader for all K–5 English Language Arts teachers by:

• Providing ongoing coaching cycles, including pre-planning, co-teaching, observation, modeling, and debriefing
• Supporting teachers in lesson planning, literacy block structure, small group instruction, and differentiated practices
• Leading regular grade-level collaborative planning sessions focused on ELA content and instructional best practices
• Offering informal feedback on classroom practice through classroom visits, observation notes, and check-ins
• Supporting the implementation of the school’s core ELA curriculum and aligning instruction to standards
• Planning and delivering targeted professional development aligned with school-wide literacy goals
  
  

Direct Reading Intervention (30%)

The ELA Coach will also provide Tier 2 or Tier 3 targeted literacy support for students, especially when aligned to teacher coaching goals, MTSS needs, or school-wide initiatives. This includes:

• Conducting diagnostic and formative reading assessments to identify student needs
• Delivering small-group or individual reading intervention sessions (push-in or pull-out, as needed)
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to plan and monitor targeted supports
• Using research-based intervention programs tailored to students’ literacy gaps
• Monitoring and documenting student progress and adjusting interventions accordingly
• Supporting literacy screening (e.g., DIBELS, NWEA/MAP, or other school-selected tools)
• Participating in MTSS meetings and supporting data collection for referrals, RTI, and IEP considerations
  
  

Curricular and Data Leadership (20%)

The ELA Coach will support curriculum refinement, data analysis, and school-wide literacy strategy by:

• Facilitating weekly grade-level data meetings with teachers and leadership to inform ELA instruction, analyze reading data and adapt instruction accordingly
• Maintaining accurate records of coaching plans, teacher goals, and student data outcomes
• Reviewing and revising the pacing and sequencing of reading curriculum in collaboration with leadership
• Supporting school and network assessments by administering academic testing
• Collaborating with the Director of Elementary and academic leadership to align coaching with school goals and teacher development plans
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education; Master’s degree in Reading/Literacy or Curriculum & Instruction preferred
• Minimum of 3 years successful elementary teaching experience, preferably in ELA
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies
• Experience coaching or mentoring teachers strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading, Common Core ELA standards, and effective Tier 2/3 interventions
• Ability to build trust and support adult learners through reflective practice
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  
  

Job Information

• This is a 40-hour non-exempt full-time position. The hours are from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm with one 30-minute break
• This position reports to the Director, Elementnary
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• The position falls under the Sela PCS Salary Scale
  
  

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