K-3 Literacy Coach

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced K-3 Literacy Coach to join our team at Wayne County Schools Employment Network. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing coaching and support to teachers to improve student literacy outcomes.

• Model effective instructional strategies for reading and literacy
• Partner with teachers to develop and implement literacy plans
• Schedule and support reading interventions for students
• Provide professional development and coaching to teachers on literacy best practices
• Evaluate student literacy needs and collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop targeted interventions
• Lead faculty in the selection and use of assessment tools to inform instruction
• Conduct regular meetings with teachers to monitor student progress and provide feedback
• Assist teachers with analysis of assessment data to inform instruction
• Provide individual diagnostic testing and support as needed
• Assist with planning and implementing the school's literacy program
• Participate in team reviews and program evaluations
• Attend scheduled meetings and parent conferences as required

• Valid Michigan Educator's Professional Certificate with a Master's Degree in Education
• Minimum five (5) years of successful K-6 classroom teaching experience
• Familiarity with Guided Reading, MLPP, DRA, Literacy Essentials, Writers' Workshop, and/or Reading Recovery
• Knowledge of scientifically researched best practices in Reading/Writing and literacy instruction
• Successful experience working with English Language Learner populations

This is a 40-week per year position with a salary according to the master contract.