K-5 Early Literacy Coach

Position: K-5 Early Literacy Coach - Full Time
Position Type:
Instructional/Early Literacy Coach/Consultant

Date Posted:
12/22/2025

Location:
Davis Education Center

District:
Genesee Intermediate School DistrictK-5 Early Literacy Coach - Full Time

ABOUT US AND OUR CULTURE
At the Genesee Intermediate School District, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and support staff delivering instructional programs and services in general education, special education, and career technical education to 64,000 students, their families, and over 8,500 educators. GISD values its staff and cultivates positivity in the workplace as we all work together to carry out our mission of leadership, service, and innovation - partnering for success!

GISD promotes a collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive culture where all staff members feel valued and respected. Our dedication to professional development is demonstrated through initiatives such as resources for professional learning, mentorship programs, and leadership skill development. We are devoted to creating a thriving organizational culture that benefits not only our staff, but also the students and families we serve.

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SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: $44.31 - $63.17 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance with five different plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life and disability insurance, voluntary insurance options, and a supplemental life program. Employees are eligible for sick time, bereavement leave, and longevity pay. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA) are available based on the elected medical plan.

Retirement savings plans are provided through the State of Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS). These benefits are available after just one full day of employment.

LOCATION
2413 West Maple Avenue
Flint, MI 48507

ROLE AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The K-5 Early Literacy Coach will support the growth of literacy practices for K-5 staff using the Essential Practices in Literacy (literacyessentials.org). The Literacy Coach will work with teachers to refine their knowledge and skills around the Literacy Essentials. This work could include, but is not limited to: in-class coaching, observing, modeling of instructional strategies, guiding teachers in looking at student work, developing coaching cycles with teachers based on student needs, supporting data analysis, supporting the integration of technology, co-planning with teachers, etc.

The Literacy Coach will work to develop and maintain trusting relationships with principals and teachers to improve instruction and increase student achievement.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

Develops and model's high-quality literacy lessons for K-5 teachers.

Coaches teachers around literacy in K-5 classrooms, while building and maintaining confidential relationships.

Serves as the contact for participating schools, supports the development and delivery of professional development for early literacy practices and research-based literacy strategies.

Supports school improvement initiatives focused on improving instructional practices as outlined by student outcomes in Grades K-5.

Participates in required trainings (MDE, GISD) for Michigan ISD K-5 Literacy Coaches.

Remains knowledgeable about current research and pedagogy relevant to the coaching role.

Provide training and support on K-5 Essential Literacy Practices with a focus on implementation.

Assists local districts in identifying strengths and needs in support of an early literacy continuum.

Actively collaborates within coaching team to improve own coaching practices by implementing improvements.

Communicates regularly with Principals, in participating schools, to identify areas of need, plan for implementation and monitor progress of coached staff.

Communicates with GISD staff, participating schools, teachers and Principals regarding schedules, schedule changes and needs.

Prompt in returning phone calls, messages, emails and other communications. This includes promptness in following up on GISD requests, assignments and data.

Takes initiative to reach out to teachers with coaching needs.

Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties:

Represents Genesee Intermediate School District at participating school districts.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's degree or equivalent required. Reading Specialist Certification preferred.

Experience:
A minimum of five years' successful teaching experience in Grades K-5. Preferred experience teaching at-risk students in the area of reading. Familiarity and success with utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic assessments with students to determine appropriate reading instruction. Equivalent amount of training focused on…