Early Literacy Teacher Leader

Job Title: Early Literacy Teacher Leader

Location: As Assigned by OPS Administration

Reports To: Coordinator of Early Literacy

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: per negotiated agreement / Exempt

Salary: 2025/26 Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $57,820 plus 5% salary variance. Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Provides one-on-one professional learning and coaching to elementary teachers in best practices in literacy development to improve literacy instruction so that all students are reading on or above grade level. The focus will be on building teachers’ understating of literacy as well as the art and science of literacy instruction. This position will facilitate professional learning sessions, model best practices, coach staff on observed lessons, and work collaboratively with teachers to implement literacy strategies.

This position will also provide direct instruction to students for literacy interventions for at least 10% of their time.

• Provide professional learning and coaching on school literacy initiatives consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Analyze teacher practices through classroom observations, data analysis and student work to guide coaching and professional learning in assigned school and across the district.
• Provide direct coaching feedback to teachers based on observations and analysis of practice.
• Track student and teacher progress to assist in coaching and provide data to drive professional learning.
• Conduct student intervention groups and small group instruction at least 10% of time.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop intervention plans and instructional materials and translate these into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual small group instruction as needed.
• Develop teachers’ capacity to collect and analyze data to improve student learning specific to literacy.
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Omaha Public Schools.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and effectively communicate with students and parents.
• Coordinate with other elementary school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs as well as district testing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.

• Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on literacy or equivalent required.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Nebraska Teaching License in areas assigned.
• 5 years of successful teacher experience in a K-5 classroom required; urban teaching experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of evidence‑based literacy practices aligned with the science of reading.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability and…