MiRead Coordinator

Position Summary: MAISA is seeking a highly skilled, instructionally minded MiRead Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will bridge literacy instruction with educational technology, serving as the primary statewide coordinator for the implementation, instructional adoption, and user support of the MiRead platform. This role works closely with literacy coaches, ISD leaders, and educators to leverage MiRead and integrated resources (such as the Mi Strategy Bank ) to design effective Individualized Reading Improvement Plans and drive data-informed literacy outcomes, while ensuring robust technical functionality and data quality across systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Direct experience as a Classroom Teacher, Early Literacy Coach, Reading Specialist, or Curriculum Specialist.
• Familiarity with the MiRead platform, Mi Strategy Bank , and Michigan literacy legislation (PA 146).
• Facilitating engaging professional learning, onboarding, and instructional coaching for adult learners and regional networks (e.g., Statewide Coaching Network).
• Deep knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and the design/execution of Individualized Reading Improvement Plans (IRIPs).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot both instructional implementation challenges and technical software issues through full resolution.
• Familiarity with literacy assessment practices, specifically those related to PA 146, universal screening assessments, and data-driven MTSS decision-making.
• Strong technical skills in data management, including data quality assurance, roster synchronization, student information system (SIS) navigation, and application data workflows.
• Michigan Data Hub integration management and state data reporting workflows.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to facilitate professional learning and build strong relationships with educators and regional leadership.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as part of a collaborative, statewide team.

• Guiding districts and ISDs on leveraging MiRead to strengthen literacy instruction, targeted interventions, and IRIP quality statewide.
• Designing and facilitating professional learning, workshops, and coaching resources that help educators effectively align MiRead tools with evidence-based literacy practices and the Mi Strategy Bank .
• Collaborating with ISD Literacy Directors, Literacy Coaches, and Educational Leadership Networks to drive meaningful platform adoption and instructional alignment.
• Coordinating and configuring the MiRead application to meet district, regional, and state literacy requirements and specifications.
• Conducting user testing, data validation, and troubleshooting to ensure software functionality, IRIP workflows, and performance meet high-quality standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including software developers, project managers, literacy specialists, and QA—to translate educator feedback into platform enhancements.
• Developing user-friendly…