Early Literacy Coach

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Early Literacy Coach CLASSIFICATION:
Professional

REPORTS TO:

Director of Instructional Services SUPERVISES:
Not applicable Final date to receive applications

All candidates must apply online kegonisd.org/jobs/.

This position is a 200 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

This position is on the nonunion, School Year Professional Salaried Scale, $55,999.04- $85,208.80 on the BA lane. Lanes available for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and PHD/MA+60.

The Literacy Coach will provide regional leadership and support in all areas of K-5 literacy, including interventions, coaching, and program planning.

• Ability to work well with people, and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills
• Five or more years teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree in ELA education, reading, or related field
• Michigan endorsement with approval or certification in Reading.
• Demonstrated success with teaching students at-risk in the area of reading
• Knowledge of current Michigan ELA standards and Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy
• Instructional skills and knowledge base in the Essential Practices in Early literacy instruction
• Familiarity and success with utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic tools with students to determine appropriate reading instruction
• Ability to utilize data from diagnostic tools to determine additional literacy supports and interventions for students
• Ability to use observational data and formative assessment processes to guide professional learning and coaching
• Knowledgeable about current research and pedagogical recommendations relevant to the coaching role

• Master's Degree in ELA education, reading, or related field
• Specialized training focused on research-based and culturally responsive practices
• Experience in a literacy coaching role or other type of leadership role focused on adult learning
• The use of technology as an instructional and organizational tool for student and adult learning

• Understanding the Organization:
  Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long‑lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Building Collaborative Relationships:
  Finds common ground and drives to consensus; takes a proactive approach to relate, build, and maintain rapport with stakeholders; understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner
• Making Complex Decisions:
  Is respected by others for displaying student‑focused decisions; takes an effective liaison approach between multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Taking Initiative:
  Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus; adapts quickly to changing resource requirements
• Being Authentic:
  Provides direct and actionable feedback; shows consistency between words and actions
• Being Flexible and Adaptable:
  Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations; takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks