P270421 Elementary WV Impact Literacy Coach

Position Type:

Elementary Teaching

Date Posted:

5/26/2026

Location:

Upshur County Schools

Closing Date:

06/02/2026

County:

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UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Posting Date: 26 May 2026

Notice of Vacancy

2026-2027School Year

POSITION: WV Impact/ Literacy Instruction Coach

Upshur County Schools- UES/WDES

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal/Director of Federal Programs

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 210 days annually, pursuant to WV Code 18-5-45; extended employment days may be established by UCBOE. This is a grant funded position for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years.

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-2, in accordance with Upshur County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and UCBOE Policy 5010

JOB SUMMARY: Provide support for teachers in the implementation of evidence-based literacy and/or numeracy practices and provide instructional coaching, mentoring, modeling and training to classroom teachers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of K-5 West Virginia College and Career Readiness Standards for ELA.
• Maintain data collection and documentation of support of teachers.
• Follow duties set in consultation with WVDE
• Follow WVDE monitoring protocols for initiative implementation.
• Facilitate meetings with teachers, principals and Curriculum Director.
• Provide instructional support to teachers.
• Facilitate or participate in Professional Learning Communities.
• Support teachers in implementing evidence-based literacy practices
• Model and co-teach high-yield strategies.
• Support collaborative planning with teachers
• Analyze instructional and student data with teachers
• Collaborate with principals to strengthen Tier I instruction
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs with constructive feedback
• Provide targeted professional development (grand-based or school-wide)
• Collaborate with other professional staff to enhance instruction
• Meet professional responsibilities
• Maintain professional work habits and adhere to the Teacher Code of Conduct
• Participate in professional development as it relates to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code 18A-3-2 Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code

18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code 18A-3-2a.

• LETRS trained or currently enrolled at the time of the application (for Literacy Coach position)
• Knowledge of K-5 WVCCR Standards
• Master's degree preferred
• Instructional Coaching experience preferred
• PAX Partner
• Knowledge of MTSS framework
• Minimum of five (5) successful years of K-5 teaching experience required
• Fully certified K-6 Elementary Teacher at the time of application
• Experience facilitating student-centered coaching cycles
• Experience with school-level data collection and accountability for grant reporting
• Experience in supporting adult learners
• Ability to attend mandatory position trainings in Charleston

Please apply online at , under "Employment Opportunities".

Required for ALL applicants.

• Application
• Current Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of West Virginia Certifications (if available/applicable)
• Resume including references
• Copies of past two (2) evaluations (if applicable)

"As required by federal laws and regulation, the Upshur County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, phone no. ...; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Upshur County Board of Education, 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, phone no. ...; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. ...; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. ...."