Glean Education

Glean Education is hiring Structured Literacy Coach Supervisors to join our Glean Structured Literacy Coaching team. The Structured Literacy Coach Supervisor serves as the primary trainer, mentor, and quality assurance lead for a cohort of Glean Structured Literacy Coaches.

This role is responsible for onboarding and training new coaches in the Glean Structured Literacy Coaching Model™, supporting coaches through ongoing observation and feedback cycles, monitoring coaching quality and fidelity, and helping coaches continuously improve their practice. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Structured Literacy, adult learning, instructional coaching, and professional development.

Structured Literacy Coach Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring that all Glean coaches deliver consistent, high-quality coaching that leads to meaningful educator growth and improved student outcomes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. COACH TRAINING AND ONBOARDING 

• Facilitate onboarding and training for newly hired Structured Literacy Coaches using the Glean Structured Literacy Coaching Model™
• Lead training sessions focused on coaching methodology, adult learning principles, Structured Literacy content knowledge, and coaching systems
• Support coaches in completing onboarding requirements and demonstrating readiness prior to deployment with client districts
• Maintain calibration across the coaching team to ensure consistency in coaching delivery and expectations

2. COACH SUPERVISION & DEVELOPMENT

• Serve as the primary supervisor for a cohort of Structured Literacy Coaches
• Observe recorded and live coaching sessions to assess quality, effectiveness, and fidelity to the Glean Coaching Model
• Conduct regular supervision meetings with assigned coaches
• Provide actionable feedback, goal setting, and professional growth support
• Support coaches in addressing challenges related to teacher engagement, implementation barriers, and instructional problem-solving
• Identify coaching strengths, growth areas, and professional learning needs across the coaching team
• Document coach progress and maintain supervision records

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE & FIDELITY

• Monitor coaching implementation across assigned districts to ensure consistency and quality
• Utilize observation rubrics and coaching quality indicators to evaluate coaching effectiveness
• Review coaching documentation, session notes, and follow-up communication for quality and alignment
• Support the collection and analysis of coaching impact data
• Participate in calibration sessions with Glean leadership to maintain consistency across supervisors and coaches
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to coaching systems, resources, and training processes

4. TEAM LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, & REPORTING 

• Collaborate with Glean leadership to strengthen and refine the Glean Structured Literacy Coaching Model™
• Participate in regular leadership meetings regarding coach performance, district needs, and program improvement
• Support the development of certification pathways, observation tools, and competency frameworks for coaches
• Collaborate with fellow Coach Supervisors to ensure consistency of expectations and support across the coaching team
• Contribute to the development of scalable systems that support Glean's continued growth
• Maintain accurate records of coach observations, feedback cycles, and professional growth plans
• Prepare summary reports for Glean leadership regarding coach performance, strengths, challenges, and recommended supports
• Communicate proactively regarding coaching concerns, implementation barriers, or emerging district needs
• Support quarterly reviews of coaching impact and program effectiveness

Qualifications & Experience: (Hiring manager to review and update as needed.)

• A master's degree is preferred (comparable work experience will be considered), with major coursework related to literacy
• Use Zoom, Calendly, and Google Suite to schedule, deliver, and record coaching sessions. 
• Significant experience conducting professional development for educators
• Training in LETRS, Glean Education’s Online Learning Academy, AIM Institute, Keys to Literacy, and/or other Science of Reading-based professional learning.
• Exemplary knowledge of delivering reading instruction based on the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy instructional practices, and Data-Based Decision Making
• Orton-Gillingham training is a plus
• 5 -10 years of previous experience as a reading interventionist, instructional coach, school leader, or administrator with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding objectives and goals
• Technologically Savvy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Where, When, & How Much:

The contract period will run from August 15 to May 15. Contractor will be assigned coaches in client districts. Pay will be based on coaching sessions. We pay $200 per coach per month for supervision. Interested? Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest, previous experience, and qualifications to [email protected].