Instructional/MTSS Coach/Interventionist (31a)

Sylvania; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Creek Community Schools in Battle Creek, Michigan, seeks an Instructional/MTSS Secondary Coach/Interventionist (31a) for the High School, starting August 2026. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction and 21st century learning within MTSS.

Requirements: valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, five years of classroom teaching, and knowledge of core curricula and assessments. Master’s Degree preferred; literacy coaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Familiar with teaching and learning cycles.
• Strong understanding of core curriculum and assessments.
• Willing to be trained in PLC and FAME processes.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

21st century learning (5 C's)

Technology proficiency

Reading Apprenticeship knowledge

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Apps

Job description

Harper Creek Community Schools

7454 B Drive North - Battle Creek, Michigan 49014

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Notice is hereby given that the following position is available in the Harper Creek Community School District, Battle Creek, Michigan.

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POSTING DATE: July 29, 2026

CLASSIFICATION: Instructional/MTSS Secondary Coach/Interventionist (31a)

LOCATION: High School

SUPERVISOR: Stefanie Howard

STARTING DATE: August 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use data in making instructional decisions, familiar with teaching and learning cycle.
• Understanding of core curriculum, effective instructional strategies, formative and summative assessment along with a deep understanding of state and national testing.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate 21st century learning skills (5 C’s: collaboration, critical thinking, creating, communication and contributing citizens) into daily lessons.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Successful Experience as an Intervention Teacher.
• Successful Literacy Coaching Experience.
• Trained or willing to be trained in Cognitive Coaching through our CISD.
• Trained or willing to be trained in PLC and FAME- formative assessment process, and adaptive schools.
• Strong technology skills: Word, Excel, Google Apps, etc.
• Preference to someone who has Reading Apprenticeship knowledge/experiences.

More details are available on the attached job description.

External Applicants must include the following documents

• Cover Letter and resume including a review of experience appropriate to the position.
• Up-to-date credentials including at least two (2) recent letters of recommendation.
• Applicants with current employment as a teacher - Must submit most recent Evaluation Summary
• Transcript of Degree and graduate credit (student copy acceptable at this time)

Deadline for applying: 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.