Early Elementary Literacy and Mathematics Coach

Port Huron Area School District • Port Huron, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Elementary Literacy and Mathematics Coach is a non-evaluative instructional leader who partners with teachers to improve student achievement in literacy and mathematics. The coach supports implementation of evidence-based practices aligned with Michigan’s Early Literacy Law, Literacy Essentials, Mathematics Essentials, MTSS, and district curriculum initiatives. Through job-embedded coaching, modeling, collaborative planning, data analysis, and professional learning, the coach strengthens Tier 1 instruction and intervention practices while building teacher capacity. The role also supports positive classroom culture and social-emotional learning to promote student engagement, self-regulation, and academic success.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with elementary certification.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful teaching experience in grades PreK–3.
• Completion of LETRS for Educators training.
• Completion of Literacy Essentials training.
• Completion of AVMR training.
• Completion of Thinking Maps training.
• Completion of DIAL-4 training
• Completion of Second Step training and demonstrated experience implementing Second Step lessons and practices in the classroom.
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Strong understanding of Michigan’s Early Literacy Law, Literacy Essentials, Mathematics Essentials, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Experience using and analyzing literacy and mathematics assessment data, including universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring tools, DIAL-4, and kindergarten readiness measures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy or Mathematics

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction aligned to the Science of Reading, Michigan’s Early Literacy Law, Literacy Essentials, Mathematics Essentials, district curriculum resources, and instructional initiatives.
• Provide job-embedded coaching, modeling, feedback, and professional learning to build teacher capacity in effective instructional, intervention, assessment, classroom management, and social-emotional learning practices.
• Support teachers in the analysis and instructional use of assessment data, including DIAL-4, AVMR, universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and other measures to inform instruction, intervention, progress monitoring, and MTSS processes.
• Facilitate collaborative planning and data discussions focused on improving student achievement and meeting district and building improvement goals.
• Support the implementation of district initiatives, including LETRS, Literacy Essentials, Mathematics Essentials, Thinking Maps, CHAMPS, Second Step, and other instructional frameworks.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities that build teacher capacity in literacy instruction, curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional best practices.
• Assist with onboarding and professional growth opportunities for teachers.
• Maintain confidential and professional relationships, accurate records, and required documentation while representing Port Huron Schools positively with students, families, staff, and community members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level