Reading Specialist & Instructional Coach

Kent Hills Elementary School (PreK-5); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hills Elementary School (PreK-5) in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Reading Specialist to support K-12 reading instruction. The role provides leadership, collaborates with teachers, leads professional development, uses data to inform practice, and participates in coaching cycles and professional learning communities.

This is a grant-funded, non-tenured position with a salary schedule based on degree and verified classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Michigan teaching certification with Reading Specialist (BR) or Reading (BT) endorsement.
• Knowledge of Michigan Standards and Practices for reading.
• Understand district Reading curriculum and help teachers implement it.
• Experience using manipulatives to teach reading.

Responsibilities

• Model effective instructional strategies and assessment techniques.
• Use data analysis to identify reading challenges and set goals.
• Plan with teachers to choose tasks and materials to support instruction.
• Collaborate with district curriculum staff to support tool implementation.
• Facilitate professional learning for staff on reading instruction.
• Communicate progress to parents using school tools.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data analysis

Coaching

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certification with Reading Specialist (BR) or Reading (BT) endorsement

Job description

Kent Hills Elementary School (PreK-5) in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Reading Specialist to support K-12 reading instruction. The role provides leadership, collaborates with teachers, leads professional development, uses data to inform practice, and participates in coaching cycles and professional learning communities.

This is a grant-funded, non-tenured position with a salary schedule based on degree and verified classroom experience.