Early Literacy Coach - General Education

Manistee Area Public Schools; Manistee (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/LTD

MPSERS retirement

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Manistee ISD is seeking an Early Literacy Coach – General Education to support PK–5 teachers across the region, focusing on improving early reading outcomes through Science of Reading (SoR) and MTSS.

The role is full-time, 182 days, grant-funded, and requires a Michigan Teaching Certificate with 5+ years of PK–5 teaching experience and expertise in early literacy. Reading Specialist Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Michigan PK–5 teaching experience required.
• Deep expertise in early literacy and Science of Reading.
• Experience coaching adults is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-on-1 teacher coaching and model literacy lessons.
• Lead regional professional development sessions.
• Analyze reading data and align with state standards.

Skills

Adult coaching

Early literacy instruction

Data analysis

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Reading Specialist certification preferred

Job description

Early Literacy Coach - General Education JobID: 260

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted:
  11/11/2026
• Location:
  Manistee ISD
• Date Available:
  12/01/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/25/2026
• District:
  Manistee Intermediate School District

Role: Early Literacy Coach – General Education (Full-Time, 182 Days, Grant-Funded)

• Core Focus: Support and coach PK–5 teachers across the region to improve early reading outcomes using Science of Reading (SoR) methods and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
• Key Duties: Provide 1-on-1 teacher coaching, model literacy lessons, lead regional professional development, analyze reading data, and ensure alignment with state literacy standards (including Public Act 146 / Dyslexia Law).
• Requirements: Michigan Teaching Certificate, 5+ years of PK–5 teaching experience, deep expertise in early literacy/SoR, background in adult coaching, and success teaching at-risk readers. Reading Specialist certification preferred.
• Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, life/LTD, MPSERS retirement, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Devin Wegner, Human Resources Coordinator
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Manistee Intermediate School District
772 E. Parkdale Ave.
Manistee, MI 49660
[phone] or Fax [phone]

The Manistee ISD is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, nor does it condone sexual or other harassment, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories under federal or applicable state or local law. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training, and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.