Instructional Coach, Literacy - Traverse City, MI (CKLA) (Fixed - Term)

Amplify

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com. Job Description: Amplify is seeking an Instructional Coach for Literacy with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development (PD) team as a fixed-term employee for Traverse City Area Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Passionate about literacy and deep knowledge of structured literacy
Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 or 6-8
5+ years of K-5 or 6-8 ELA teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students
Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers
Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice
Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology-based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications
Able to travel locally (up to 4 days per week) across the Traverse City area to support educators
This position requires that the Instructional Coach, Literacy is permitted to work in the US, have residency in the US, and possess a valid US driver’s license.
The specialist must live within 30 miles of the Traverse City Area School District.
This position requires reliable home internet that can support video calls on Google Meet and Zoom and a quiet, professional place to deliver remote professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience using or supporting Amplify CKLA
10+ years of K-5 or 6-8 teaching and leadership experience, leading to demonstrable results for students
Ability to support educators in a remote learning environment, if needed
Master’s or Advanced Degree in Education

Responsibilities

The Instructional Coach, Literacy, will support educators on-site up to four days per week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators.
The Instructional Coach may be asked to support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that Traverse City leaders have off when Amplify is open for business (i.e. teacher work days, holidays, winter and summer breaks, school cancellations, etc.).
This support will vary but may include designing and/or delivering PD through the summer to other districts.
In this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify Literacy Professional Development Strategist assigned to the district/school to determine the strategy, focus, and coaching approach for different times of the year.
You will also partner with district/school leadership to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes.
Providing recommendations to school leadership designed to enhance outcomes and equity of learning for diverse student populations, including students with learning and thinking differences and English Learners
Leading observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders in order to strengthen the implementation of Amplify's literacy suite, ultimately leading to stronger student outcomes
Facilitating PLCs for leaders and/or teachers including supplementary office hour consultations.
Supporting data analysis and instructional planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers and reading leaders
Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes
Cultivating model classrooms (and capturing video examples from these classrooms) as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction
Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes
Create or customize professional development experiences, as needed
Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote), as needed, for leaders and teachers