Secondary Literacy Coach: Data-Driven Interventions

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a Secondary Instructional Literacy Coach to support 6-12 staff in tiered literacy interventions and to collaborate with building and district leaders. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, equity and inclusion, adult learning, and alignment with district literacy initiatives.

The coach will train teachers, co-plan, model and co-teach evidence-based practices across classrooms.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate and be Highly Qualified in accordance with NCLB.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience across multiple grade levels.
• Reading Specialist endorsement; master's degree or advanced coursework in Reading or equivalent training (e.g., Brainspring, Orton-Gillingham).
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion; using the AAPS Framework for Equitable Instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate professional learning for tiers 2 and 3 literacy intervention and tier 1 disciplinary literacy in buildings and across the district.
• Use and interpret data to place students in interventions; create fluid, flexible intervention groups.
• Assess students and coach colleagues in using screener, benchmark, diagnostic, and progress monitoring tools.
• Commitment to participation in intervention curriculum pilots and pilot committees.
• Match instructional materials to data-informed student needs, utilizing district approved resources.
• Provide targeted literacy intervention in tier 2 and 3; monitor literacy growth with a balanced assessment system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Initiative

Adult learning principles

Data analysis

Equity & inclusion

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Reading Specialist endorsement

Master's degree or advanced coursework in Reading

5+ years teaching experience

NCLB Highly Qualified

Orton-Gillingham / Brainspring training

Job description

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a Secondary Instructional Literacy Coach to support 6-12 staff in tiered literacy interventions and to collaborate with building and district leaders. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, equity and inclusion, adult learning, and alignment with district literacy initiatives.

The coach will train teachers, co-plan, model and co-teach evidence-based practices across classrooms.