Literacy Coach

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Lincoln Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Public Schools in Lincoln Park, Michigan, is seeking a Literacy Coach for Raupp to support literacy instruction district-wide. The position requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate, endorsement, and at least 5 years of teaching experience. Reading Recovery training is preferred.

The coach will model strategies and provide instructional coaching to teachers. Responsibilities include data analysis, differentiated instruction, mentoring colleagues, leading reading leadership

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with proper endorsement.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
• Knowledge of current literacy practices and strategies.
• Willingness to obtain Reading Recovery training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide strategic instructional coaching to meet teachers’ needs.
• Model effective instructional strategies for teachers.
• Facilitate study groups.
• Train teachers in data analysis and differentiated instruction.
• Coach and mentor colleagues.
• Lead and support reading leadership teams.
• Train new hires before school starts.
• Support evidence-based reading programs across content areas.

Skills

Teaching

Literacy coaching

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Reading strategies

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Reading Recovery training

Compliance with MI certification rules

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Literacy Coach

Date Posted: 8/14/2026

District: Lincoln Park Public Schools

LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1650 Champaign

Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

2026 -2027 School Year

Grant Funded

POSITION:

Literacy Coach - Raupp

And any positions that result from the filling of this posting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement
• Must meet MCL 380.1531 & Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of MI Teachers
• Must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State statutes
• Reading Recovery training preferred or willing to obtain
• Shows knowledge of current literacy practices and strategies
• Thorough knowledge of the components of a comprehensive literacy program and literacy strategies
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and parents and the general public
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Applicant must provide evidence of meeting qualification

DUTIES:

• Coordinate and provide strategic instructional coaching to meet the individual needs of teachers
• Model effective instructional strategies for teachers
• Facilitate Study Groups
• Train Teachers in Data Analysis and Differentiated Instruction
• Coach and Mentor colleagues
• Ensure Evidence Based Reading Programs
• Train Teachers to Diagnose and Address Reading Deficiencies
• Work with teachers in applying evidence based Reading Strategies in other content areas
• Work frequently with pupils in whole and small group instruction or tutoring in the contents of modeling and coaching in or outside of teachers' classrooms
• Increase Instructional Density
• Help Lead and support Reading Leadership Teams
• Model and Train teachers in accordance with Lincoln Park Schools instructional philosophy and curriculum
• Model Small and Whole Group Instruction
• Train new hires before school starts

Will not serve as a function in any administrative capacity

Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Building Principal

WORK SCHEDULE:

According to School Calendar

SALARY:

According to LPEA Master Agreement

Jennifer Walker

Executive Director of Staff and Student Services

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.