Secondary Literacy Coach

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Language Arts (BX) certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in Secondary English Language Arts.
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Enrolled in LETRS for Educators training, preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Strong understanding of Michigan’s Early Literacy Law, Literacy Essentials, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Experience using and analyzing literacy assessment data, including universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

The Secondary Coach is a non-evaluative instructional leader who partners with teachers to improve student achievement in literacy. The coach supports implementation of evidence-based practices aligned with Michigan’s Early Literacy Law, Literacy Essentials, MTSS, and district curriculum initiatives. Through job-embedded coaching, modeling, collaborative planning, data analysis, and professional learning, the coach strengthens Tier 1 instruction and intervention practices while building teacher capacity. The role also supports positive classroom culture and social-emotional learning to promote student engagement, self-regulation, and academic success.

• Support the implementation of high-quality English Language Arts instruction aligned to the Science of Reading, Michigan Literacy Essentials, district curriculum resources, and the HMH Into Literature district curriculum.
• Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching cycles including goal setting, collaborative planning, modeling, observation, feedback, and reflection to strengthen instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Model and support evidence-based literacy instruction through collaborative planning, professional learning, data-informed decision making, and the implementation of effective practices in reading, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, disciplinary literacy, and student engagement.
• Support the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) through data-informed instructional decision making and targeted intervention planning.
• Assist teachers in integrating literacy strategies across content areas to strengthen reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills in all secondary classrooms.
• Support district instructional initiatives, including Disciplinary Literacy, Thinking Maps, CHAMPS, and other instructional frameworks designed to improve teaching and learning.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities that build teacher capacity.
• Support onboarding and professional growth opportunities for new and existing teachers.
• Maintain confidential and professional relationships, accurate records, and required documentation while representing Port Huron Schools positively with students, families, staff, and community members.

Grant funded program services supplement and support but do not supplant or replace the general education program of the school district. There is no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the funds or a demonstrated need, that is expressed or implied by the Port Huron Area School District. (April 2026)