Literacy Coach: Data-Driven Reading Growth

Michigan Online School; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Michigan Online School is seeking a Literacy Coach to strengthen literacy instruction and student achievement. The role collaborates with teachers, school leaders, and instructional teams to implement evidence-based practices and support reading outcomes within the state standards.

The position emphasizes job-embedded coaching, data-informed planning, and professional growth through PLCs and collaborative development opportunities across MOS.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience; virtual teaching experience preferred.
• Experience facilitating professional learning at the grade-level or team level.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia, including the implementation of evidence-based reading interventions.
• Training or certification in a dyslexia-focused instructional program.
• Strong knowledge of reading and writing development, literacy acquisition, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Familiarity with Michigan’s Dyslexia Handbook and state requirements related to early screening and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with teaching staff grounded in mutual respect and accountability.
• Partner with classroom teachers to implement evidence-based literacy instructional practices.
• Provide individualized and small-group coaching through observations, modeling, co-teaching, and planning.
• Model effective literacy instruction for teachers and students.
• Coach teachers in structured literacy lesson design aligned with state standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback to help teachers reflect on goals and refine instructional skills.

Job description

Michigan Online School is seeking a Literacy Coach to strengthen literacy instruction and student achievement. The role collaborates with teachers, school leaders, and instructional teams to implement evidence-based practices and support reading outcomes within the state standards.

The position emphasizes job-embedded coaching, data-informed planning, and professional growth through PLCs and collaborative development opportunities across MOS.