Early Literacy Coach
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Clare-Gladwin RESD (serving Clare & Gladwin County school districts)
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CGRESD K-5 Literacy Instructional Consultant
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Full-time; School-year position following the district calendar; 180-day contract
SALARY RANGE:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
$65,000 - $74,000, depending on experience and education
STARTING DATE: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
2026-2027 School Year (August 2026)
JOB OBJECTIVE: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
The Early Literacy Coach will provide regional leadership in all areas of K-5 literacy, interventions, and planning. ย The Early Literacy Coach will work closely with local district teachers and administrators providing support in analyzing assessment data to guide instruction and provide individualized classroom support in research-based K-5 early literacy practices. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
QUALIFICATIONS: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
-Valid State of Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate.ย
-Master's Degree in Reading, Reading Specialist Degree, or significant coursework/training in Reading preferred. ย
-Knowledge of Common Core State Standards in Literacy and K-3 Essential Literacy Practices.
-Completion of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training.
-A minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in a K-3 setting, preferred.
-Successful experience in facilitating adult learners, preferred.
-Successful coaching experience, preferred.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Facilitate instructional support and learning based on current research and the Essential Literacy Practices.
-Demonstrate literacy strategies in classrooms as part of instructional coaching and professional learning.
-Evaluate literacy needs within various subject areas; collaborating with teachers and administrators using data to identify trends and patterns in order to improve student growth.
-Lead educators in the selection, implementation, and review of assessment tools as a means to make decisions regarding students' literacy needs.
-Assist classroom teachers with analysis of formal and informal assessment data to determine student response to instruction.
-Assist teachers with planning, sequencing, and scaffolding instruction.
-Provide professional learning, with follow-up coaching, to support classroom teachers in using research-based literacy strategies. ย
-Work with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and/or with departments, providing practical support on a full range of literacy strategies.ย
-Observe and provide feedback to teachers on classroom instruction related to the literacy development of students.
-Participate in state-provided professional learning for literacy coaches.
-Engage in and maintain a collection of professional reading and learning related to literacy that reflects current research.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ย ย
Wednesday, 6/24/2026 by 4:00 p.m.
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