Instructional Coach Job at Michigan Association of School Boards, Otsego, MI

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  • Michigan Association of School Boards
  • Otsego, MI

Job Description

Deadline: May 15, 2026

District/Organization: Gaylord Community Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Position Details

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

JOB SUMMARY
The Elementary MTSS Instructional Coach supports grades 4–6 in implementing MTSS for reading and math. This role strengthens Tier 1 instruction, improves Tier 2 interventions, and provides Tier 3 support while building staff capacity through coaching, data use, and professional learning. The coach partners with teachers and leaders to ensure equitable, research-based practices that improve student achievement and align with district goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must meet state of Michigan certification requirements to teach elementary education.
  • Masters in Curriculum and Instruction or Masters in Reading and/or Math is preferred
  • Experience Implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 classroom instruction
  • Strong understanding of MTSS framework
  • Knowledge of research and evidence based instructional practices that actively engage elementary students
  • Familiarity with the Science of Reading, Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy and Mathematics, and elementary academic standards
  • Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of assessment data to guide instructional decisions
  • Strong skills to facilitate meetings, instructional rounds, and professional development sessions
  • Willingness and ability to assume a supportive leadership role

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with universal and diagnostic student screenings.
  • Maintain records of coaching, MTSS activities, and curriculum progress.
  • Provide progress and outcome reports to school leadership.
  • Communicate regularly with staff (e.g., newsletters and updates).
  • Manage time and scheduling to maximize teacher support and impact.
  • Assist with inventory of textbooks and instructional resources.
  • Coordinate Tier II and Tier III intervention schedules, staffing, and services to maximize instructional time and ensure consistent, data-driven implementation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Build positive, collaborative relationships with teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals, and instructional assistants.

  • Provide individual and team coaching to strengthen Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, observation, feedback, and reflective conferencing.
  • Provide Tier 3 instruction and support development of Individualized Reading Plans for identified students in grades 4–6.
  • Ensure district-approved reading and math programs are implemented with fidelity.
  • Use student data with staff to identify needs, barriers, and next steps for improvement.
  • Facilitate professional learning such as book studies, team trainings, in-class coaching, lesson planning, student work analysis, technology integration, and capacity-building in reading, writing, and math.
  • Maintain current knowledge of research, best practices, and required coaching professional development.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Minimum starting salary range: $46,945-$81,638
  • 185 annual work days
  • Salary schedule placement is determined by degree level and teaching experience. Teachers with previous teaching experience will receive one-half step on the salary schedule for each year of experience up to a maximum of Step 12.
  • We offer a competitive benefit package, a $1500 new hire bonus, $2000 toward the cost of graduate credits, and half of the tuition cost for up to 18 graduate credits in a content area taught in our Early College Program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 15, 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please visit the Employment page at gaylordschools.com and apply online.

It is the policy of Gaylord Community Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries should be addressed to: Civil Rights Coordinator, 615 S. Elm Avenue, Gaylord, MI, 49735, (989-705-3080.

E-mail: schweikarte@gaylord.k12.mi.us

Job Tags

Full time

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