Literacy Coach; Spanish Speaker

Grand Rapids Public Schools Southwest Elementary - Academia Bilingüe (Prek-6) - Grand Rapids, Michigan. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5720104

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self‑directed and productive members of society.

LITERACY COACH (Spanish speaker Required)

Department: Instruction

Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

Wage: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

Direct Supervisor: Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To support teachers’ learning in K‑12 buildings, Literacy Coaches will be utilized to assist in successfully implementing best practices as identified in their Reform & Redesign Plans. Literacy Coaches will provide leadership for teachers by planning, collaborating, organizing, modeling, and facilitating change to improve the instructional program. Literacy Coaches will participate in Coaching Cycles, Learning Walks, Professional Learning Communities, Data Analysis Meetings, and lead some professional development for the building staff based on the schools’ identified areas of need.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitate Professional Learning Community (PLC) Meetings around literacy practices and concepts. Support and ensure follow through of practices discussed and examined during PLCs. This could be done with the whole building, grade‑levels or with individual teachers. The Coach will be responsible to co‑create the agenda, lead the PLC, and ensure that all participants sign in, and that minutes/notes are taken. The Coach will ensure that copies of all these documents are given to the Administrator.
• Collect, disaggregate, and analyze data to assist principals and teachers in its interpretation to measure and improve student achievement and/or program effectiveness because of improved instructional practice.
• Provide knowledge of appropriate instructional practices and strategies as they relate to the literacy strands, content, materials, and resources for Literacy.
• Assist the building Administrator in the delivery of district and school‑based professional learning as it pertains to literacy practices and content; the Reform & Redesign Plan; and School Improvement Plan.
• Meet weekly with the building Administrator to determine teachers in need of coaching and assistance.
• Co‑develop and model content specific lessons for teachers who need additional support.
• Participate in professional learning to strengthen their coaching skills and the ability to assist and improve teaching practices.
• Help facilitate and participate in the building’s Learning Walks and Instructional Rounds.
• Be provided time to plan for coaching session and/or lessons intended to be modeled in classrooms.
• Assist teachers with the development and implementation of strategies identified in their Reform & Redesign Plan and School Improvement Plan to build capacity for independent execution.
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