Early Literacy Coach - 2026-27

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District•Kingsford, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of an early literacy coach is to positively impact student achievement by providing coaching training, and support to assigned schools in the implementation of quality curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Requirements

Current or expired teaching certificate
Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum of 5 years Pre-K- 5 classroom experience
Valid Driver’s License
Background in ELA and Reading
Advanced coursework in reading, Master’s Degree in literacy preferred or has completed a professional development in evidence-based literacy core instructional strategies
Knowledge of current state standards and instructional skills and knowledge base in early literacy components such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension
Familiarity and success with utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic tools with students to determine appropriate instruction

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with the General Education Director and other literacy coaches to plan professional learning and supports
Ability to use observational data and formative assessment process to guide professional learning and coaching
Ability to utilize technology to enhance professional learning and instructional coaching
Ability to utilize data from diagnostic tools to determine additional extra supports needed in order to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade
Establish positive and productive professional relationships with the ISD and all local district educators and administrators
Develop and model high quality literacy lessons and units for teachers
Effectively communicate in one-on-one situations and in group settings
Design and facilitate collaborative, job-embedded, standards-based professional learning opportunities aligned with the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model and the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy
Assist in the collection of data, its analysis and its use to inform instructional decisions both in the classroom and at the school level in order to improve student achievement
Employ data conferencing with individual teachers/administrators and teams of teachers
Support all Pre-K-5 classroom teachers in the ISD to align instruction with curriculum and the Literacy Essentials and School-wide Practices
Provide leadership in the area of instructional best practices
Expand teachers’ use of a variety of resources to improve instruction
Assist in the development and implementation of formative and summative assessments
Manage reporting, and evaluation related to the position
Model continuous learning and use best practice in educational improvement
Provide information to local districts regarding state and federal initiatives and legislation
Participate in required trainings for Michigan ISD Pre-K-5 Coaches
Perform other duties as assigned
Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstrating how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration.
Adhere to the DIISD Code of Ethics.