Literacy Coach | Elevate Reading & Teacher Coaching

Michigan Online School; Gobles (MI); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Zusammenfassung

Michigan Online School Literacy Coach partners with teachers and campus leaders to strengthen literacy instruction and student achievement. Through job-embedded coaching, modeling, and data-informed support, the coach helps implement evidence-based reading practices aligned with Michigan standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reflective practice, and ongoing professional learning to build instructional capacity, support dyslexia-focused interventions, and promote continuous school

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia and implementing evidence-based reading interventions.
• Training or certification in a dyslexia-focused instructional program.
• Strong knowledge of reading and writing development and evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with Michigan's Dyslexia Handbook and state requirements.
• Knowledge of Michigan literacy standards and legislation (Public Acts 146 & 147).
• Experience using formative assessments, universal screeners, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to use classroom observation data to guide instructional coaching and professional learning.
• Proficiency with technology-based instructional and organizational tools.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Build strong collaborative relationships with teaching staff grounded in respect and accountability.
• Partner with classroom teachers to implement evidence-based early literacy practices through coaching.
• Provide individualized and small-group coaching via observations, modeling, co-teaching, planning, goals, and reflection.
• Model effective whole-group and small-group literacy instruction.
• Support teachers in developing effective literacy environments and programs.
• Coach teachers in structured literacy lesson design aligned with state standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback to help teachers reflect, establish goals, practice, and refine instructional skills.
• Analyze formative assessment, screening, and diagnostic data to inform instructional plans.
• Train teachers to identify reading deficiencies and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Lead professional learning communities (PLCs) and collaborative professional development.
• Facilitate the school's literacy leadership committee and develop a comprehensive literacy continuum.
• Assist principals in identifying instructional strengths and areas of need related to literacy instruction.
• Communicate student progress and coaching outcomes with principals and leadership teams.
• Attend coaching trainings and continue professional learning; stay current on literacy science.

Kenntnisse

Instructional coaching

Professional learning facilitation

Data-driven instruction

Literacy assessment

Technology literacy

Collaboration with teachers

Ausbildung

Teaching certificate (Michigan)

Master's degree in Literacy / Reading Specialist (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Michigan Online School Literacy Coach partners with teachers and campus leaders to strengthen literacy instruction and student achievement. Through job-embedded coaching, modeling, and data-informed support, the coach helps implement evidence-based reading practices aligned with Michigan standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reflective practice, and ongoing professional learning to build instructional capacity, support dyslexia-focused interventions, and promote continuous school