South Dakota Secondary ELA Teacher/Instructional Coach/Master Educator

Seeking Expert Middle & High School ELA Educators in South Dakota! Bailey Education Group, LLC is growing our team of Secondary ELA consultants and seeking highly skilled secondary ELA and Literacy experts who live in states bordering Nebraska and can easily drive into Nebraska districts for on-site instructional coaching. This is a 1099 Consultant role offering a competitive daily rate, professional flexibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in secondary literacy outcomes across Nebraska. Embrace the flexible, high-performance culture of Bailey Education Group, where your insights can help shape the future of education. If you're eager to share your wealth of knowledge and positively influence the next generation of learners, apply now and become a vital part of our forward-thinking team! Bailey Education Group, LLC: Our Mission Bailey Education Group is committed to partnering with all schools and districts to improve the lives of all children through customized professional development and side-by-side teacher coaching, performed by certified instructional coaches with a deep understanding of state standards for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also offer professional development and training for both in school and district leadership, special needs services, early childhood, technology, multi-tiered systems of support and many other areas. At Bailey Education Group, we have a proven track record in professional development programs and coaching services that is quantifiable. What does a secondary ELA Teacher/Instructional Coach/Master Educator do? As a Contract Instructional Coach serving Nebraska's middle and high schools, you will support teachers in elevating secondary literacy instruction through strong content knowledge and evidence-based practices. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with grades 6–12 ELA teachers to strengthen instruction Supporting curriculum implementation aligned to state standards Conducting classroom observations and providing actionable feedback Modeling lessons and co-teaching to support instructional growth Leading professional development sessions on writing instruction, text complexity, close reading, academic vocabulary, and more Analyzing student performance data to guide literacy interventions Helping teachers design rigorous assessments and instructional materials Building teacher capacity through ongoing coaching cycles Your work will directly impact adolescent literacy outcomes and teacher effectiveness across the state. ideal candidates bring: Deep expertise in Secondary ELA (grades 6–12) Strong knowledge of reading, writing, and language standards Experience coaching teachers or leading ELA departments Data analysis skills to inform instruction Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly Strength in classroom management and instructional modeling Organizational discipline and professionalism A problem-solving, customer-focused mindset Ability to drive into Nebraska from a bordering state (CO, IA, KS, SD, MO, WY) This is an excellent fit for former instructional coaches, literacy specialists, department chairs, coordinators, or veteran secondary ELA teachers. why join our South Dakota/Nebraska team as a 1099 consultant? Competitive daily rate Flexible scheduling and autonomy Opportunities to influence literacy achievement at scale Meaningful collaboration with educators and school leaders Work that directly improves outcomes for adolescent learners Serve Nebraska schools while living in a bordering state At Bailey Education Group, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the students, educators, and communities we serve. To uphold this commitment, all consultants engaged with our organization will undergo comprehensive background checks as a standard requirement of their role. Additionally, consultants must comply with any specific background screening procedures or requirements mandated by the state(s) in which they will be providing services. This may include, but is not limited to, fingerprinting, child abuse registry checks, or other state-recommended verifications. These measures are vital to maintaining the trust of our clients and partners and align with our core values of honesty, collaboration, and service. Electronic signature of receipt- date and time stamped Apply To This Job