Literacy Coach & Data-Driven Instruction Lead

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Literacy Coach (Certified Teacher) to lead high-quality reading instruction and provide data-driven supports to students. The role emphasizes small-group intervention, progress monitoring, and aligned literacy planning across classrooms.

The coach will collaborate with teachers and school leaders, deliver professional development, and help implement state initiatives such as the Michigan 3rd Grade Reading Law, always centering student reading achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid and current Michigan teaching credential required.

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers and administrators to plan and implement strategies to raise ELA achievement.
• Observes instruction and provides feedback to improve literacy practice.
• Analyzes data from diagnostics and assessments to drive instruction and interventions.
• Collaborates with staff to align literacy curriculum across grades and schools.
• Delivers pre-service and in-service professional development on literacy best practices.
• Supports ELA instruction through coaching, modeling, and co-planning with teacher teams.
• Guides policy development and school structures to improve literacy outcomes.
• Monitors student achievement data and adjusts supports accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven results

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Michigan Teaching Credential

Master’s in Education

Reading Endorsement

Reading Specialist Certificate

Job description

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Literacy Coach (Certified Teacher) to lead high-quality reading instruction and provide data-driven supports to students. The role emphasizes small-group intervention, progress monitoring, and aligned literacy planning across classrooms.

The coach will collaborate with teachers and school leaders, deliver professional development, and help implement state initiatives such as the Michigan 3rd Grade Reading Law, always centering student reading achievement.