Secondary Literacy Coach
Deadline: November 23, 2026
District/Organization: Holly Area Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Position Details
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University; Master's Degree preferred.
- Secondary Michigan Teacher Certification.
- Endorsements of BA, BX, BR, BT, and/or BQ.
- At least three (3) years of successful secondary teaching experience.
- Training in the Science of Reading and Literacy Skills.
- Instructional Coaching experience preferred.
- Understanding of and experience in adult learning and professional development design.
- Evidence of strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Positive interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of MTSS Framework.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to be detail oriented.
Job Roles & Responsibilities
- Analyze student achievement data to identify trends, diagnose areas of need, and guide instructional decision-making to improve student outcomes across the District.
- Coach and support teachers in analyzing student data and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Model effective instructional practices, teaching methods, and high-leverage strategies, including those aligned with the Science of Reading, to improve student proficiency in reading and writing.
- Visit classrooms, provide instructional coaching and feedback, and facilitate coaching cycles through co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling to strengthen teacher practice and implementation.
- Provide individualized, classroom-based support to build teacher capacity in planning, sequencing, scaffolding, and delivering effective instruction.
- Support curriculum development, review, auditing, and pilot initiatives to ensure alignment with state standards, District priorities, and instructional best practices.
- Coordinate and evaluate curriculum pilots, including planning, implementation support, progress monitoring, and analysis of outcomes.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the District's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
- Assess student learning, monitor academic progress, and recommend research-based interventions and instructional resources to improve achievement.
- Design, facilitate, and deliver high-quality professional learning aligned with District initiatives and instructional priorities.
- Collaborate with building and District leadership, teacher leaders, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and cross-departmental teams to develop and implement a coherent K-12 instructional program.
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders to support a culture of continuous improvement.
- Participate in local, county, state, and District professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices and support ongoing instructional improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position reports to the Executive Director of Educational Services.
E-mail: patricia.murphy-alderman@hask12.org
Website: Link
Attachments: Secondary-Literacy-Coach-10.16.26.pdf
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