Early Literacy Coach (Pre-K to 5)

SUMMARY: 

This is a 185-day school year position, with additional summer hours. The position is funded through a grant from the State of Michigan and is contingent upon the annual reauthorization of funds. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

● The Elementary Reading / Literacy Coach will be responsible for the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of literacy programs designed to meet school districts’ continuous improvement efforts.     

● Primary responsibilities include providing literacy coaching expertise and services, creating and delivering professional development programs related to literacy, serving as a resource for information on educational best practices for early literacy, coaching and modeling effective literacy instruction, and consulting with school and district teams related to literacy, development of MTSS academic literacy interventions, and literacy curriculum improvement.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● All essential duties and responsibilities will align with the grant assurances related to this position.  

o Grant Assurances - 26-27 assurances will update soon; includes LETRS Training Certificate or ability to obtain. 

● Assist teachers in utilizing various ongoing, instructional-based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction related to literacy, utilizing the Michigan Early Literacy Essentials. Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing. 

● Assist with implementing literacy programs and developing a balanced approach to direct teaching using authentic, literature-based reading and writing opportunities. 

● Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities for local school district staff and administration, focusing on early literacy. 

● Work with teachers and administrators to develop and use appropriate literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools. 

● Work with school-level improvement teams to effectively implement the Michigan Continuous School Improvement Process (MICIP) 

● Support LEA districts with the development and implementation of academic interventions related to literacy through the MTSS process and SAT processes.  

● Provide support with the use of MiREAD, MiStrategy Bank, MiCoach Compass, and the implementation of the Early Literacy Essentials.  

● Provide ongoing professional development to staff in reading and content-area literacy. 

● Plan and collaborate with early literacy coaches to provide learning for the Early Literacy PLN. 

● Assist with planning and leading GOISD grade-level and content-area curriculum and instruction workshops, emphasizing reading and literacy, including the Early Literacy PLN. 

● Provide constructive feedback to teachers on their approach and instruction in reading and writing. 

● Other duties as assigned by the Director of Instructional Services 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

● Maintain certification requirements 

● Adhere to and follow GOISD policies and procedures 

● Other duties as assigned by Supervisor 

● Ability to work effectively and courteously with staff, students, parents, vendors, and the general public  

● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently; possess strong organizational skills. 

● Ability to work in a team setting 

● Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments 

● Excellent oral and written communication skills 

● Ability to assume responsibility for confidential information. 

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor may find appropriate and acceptable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand and talk or hear  

● Frequently, the employee will walk while performing the duties of this job  

● Occasionally the employee will sit 

● Frequently the employee will stoop or kneel and repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times ● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

● Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business protocols, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations  

● Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals 

● Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of mangers, clients, customers, and the general public 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

● Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

● The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.  

● The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Locally and Regionally 

REPORTS TO:  Director of Instructional Services 

How to Apply

To apply, please send a completed application, resumé, three letters of recommendation, and copies of transcripts by mail, fax, or email to:

Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District

Attn: Shelby Walters

P.O. Box 20

Ewen, MI 49925

For questions about this posting, please contact Holly Caudill, Director of Instructional Services, at hcaudill@goisd.org.