[Hiring] Literacy Coach @Michigan Online School

Role Description

The Literacy Coach partners with teachers, school leaders, and instructional teams to strengthen literacy instruction and improve student achievement. This position emphasizes a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to professional growth and instructional excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with teaching staff grounded in mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
  • Partner with classroom teachers to implement evidence-based early literacy instructional practices through job-embedded coaching.
  • Provide individualized and small-group coaching through classroom observations, instructional modeling, co-teaching, collaborative planning, goal-setting, and reflective conversations.
  • Model effective whole-group and small-group literacy instruction for teachers and students.
  • Support teachers in developing effective classroom literacy environments and implementing research-based instructional strategies and literacy programs.
  • Coach teachers in structured literacy lesson design and the implementation of practices aligned with state standards.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to help teachers reflect on, establish goals, practice, and refine instructional skills aligned with the Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy.
• Data Analysis & Student Achievement
  • Analyze formative assessment, screening, and diagnostic data to develop and inform instructional plans.
  • Support teachers in collecting, analyzing, and using student data to guide instructional decisions and improve learning outcomes.
  • Administer and interpret universal screeners to identify students with characteristics of dyslexia.
  • Train and support teachers in identifying reading deficiencies and implementing appropriate evidence-based interventions.
  • Support the identification and implementation of instructional strategies to address students' individual literacy needs.
• Professional Learning & School Leadership
  • Lead, organize, and facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and collaborative professional development opportunities for teachers.
  • Facilitate the school's literacy leadership committee and support the development of a comprehensive literacy continuum.
  • Assist building principals in identifying instructional strengths and areas of need related to literacy instruction.
  • Communicate student progress, instructional needs, and coaching outcomes with principals and school leadership teams.
  • Attend required coaching trainings, networking sessions, and professional learning opportunities.
  • Engage in continuous professional learning to remain current on research-supported literacy instruction, coaching practices, and the science of reading.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience; virtual teaching experience preferred.
• Experience facilitating professional learning at the grade-level or team level.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia, including the implementation of evidence-based reading interventions.
• Training or certification in a dyslexia-focused instructional program.
• Strong knowledge of reading and writing development, literacy acquisition, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Familiarity with Michigan's Dyslexia Handbook and state requirements related to early screening and intervention.
• Knowledge of current Michigan literacy standards and legislation, including Public Acts 146 and 147.
• Experience using formative assessments, universal screeners, and diagnostic assessment tools to inform instructional planning.
• Ability to use classroom observation data and formative assessment practices to guide instructional coaching and professional learning.
• Proficiency with technology-based instructional and organizational tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive professional relationships and collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Literacy or a related field, or Reading Specialist certification.
• LETRS training or equivalent professional learning focused on research-based early literacy practices and the science of reading.
• Additional training or certification in evidence-based structured literacy instruction.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

Company Description

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States.