Act 20 Early Literacy Coach (K-3)

Literacy Coach (0.50 FTE)

Glenwood City Elementary School | 2026-2027 School Year

Position Opening: Early Literacy Coach (0.50 FTE)

Location: Glenwood City, Wisconsin

Grades: 5K-3

Start Date: August 12, 2026

About Us: Located in a supportive, rural, and stable community, the School District of Glenwood City serves a student population of just under 700 district-wide. Glenwood City Elementary School is committed to providing a strong academic foundation while fostering the social, emotional, and personal growth of every student. Our dedicated team of educators and support staff works collaboratively to create a positive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment where all children can thrive. We are proud of our close-knit school community and our commitment to helping each student reach their full potential.

Position Overview: Glenwood City School District is seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and student-centered Early Literacy Coach to support educators and administrators in strengthening early literacy instruction and systems in grades 5K-3 with a total of 168 students. This half-time position serves as a non-evaluative instructional leader focused on improving literacy outcomes through coaching, professional learning, data analysis, and implementation of evidence-based literacy practices aligned with the Science of Reading and Wisconsin Act 20 requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support.
• Professional Learning & Collaboration.
• Assessment & Literacy Systems.
• Leadership & DPI Grant Responsibilities.
• Support implementation of Wisconsin Act 20 literacy requirements.
• Participate in DPI-required professional learning and coaching network activities.
• Maintain documentation aligned with DPI grant expectations and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin Teaching License required.
• Reading Teacher (316) or Reading Specialist licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Experience in elementary literacy instruction and intervention systems preferred.
• Experience coaching educators or facilitating professional learning preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience analyzing literacy assessment and progress-monitoring data preferred.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary and benefits will be determined according to District guidelines and applicable agreements.

You'll Work Closely With: The Early Literacy Coach will work closely with classroom teachers, interventionists, special education staff, and school leadership to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, intervention systems, and equitable literacy practices while building staff capacity to sustain continuous improvement.

At Glenwood City Elementary School, we are committed to ensuring every student is known, challenged, and supported. If you're passionate about literacy, student engagement, and making a difference in a small school with big opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us shape the future of our learners!

Application Process: Please submit your application, cover letter, resume, transcripts/licenses, and three letters of recommendation to GCE Elementary Principal, Ms. Jamie Shaffer via WECAN. Open until filled.