26-27 School Year - Part-Time Literacy Coach (47068)

Job DetailsJob Location: St. Rose - Milwaukee, WI 53208

Position:          Act 20 Early Literacy Coach (K–3)

Reports to:       Regional Director of Curriculum and Educator Development 

Type: 10 month Part Time (0.5) Exempt

Position Details

The Act 20 Early Literacy Coach is a non-evaluative instructional leader who supports K–3 educators, literacy coaches, and administrators in strengthening schoolwide early literacy systems and implementing science-based early reading instruction to improve student achievement and reduce literacy disparities. Using evidence-based coaching practices, the coach builds collaborative relationships and provides job-embedded support through modeling, co-planning, observation, reflective conversations, and actionable feedback to strengthen instructional practices aligned with the Wisconsin Act 20 Early Literacy Coaching Program. The coach also facilitates professional learning, conducts literacy audits, and collaborates with school and district teams.

This position is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and requires participation in statewide professional learning (12 hours/month) and adherence to DPI coaching expectations.

Essential Functions

Provide instructional coaching using DPI’s Act 20 Early Literacy Coaching Model 
Lead continuous improvement cycles with general and specialized educators 
Facilitate evidence-based small and large-group professional learning 
Conduct a comprehensive K–3 literacy audit using DPI’s template
Develop and implement an annual coaching plan 
Support MLSS implementation for early literacy 
Coach educators on screening, diagnostics, and personal reading plans 
Meet bi-weekly with administrators to review data and set priorities 
Maintain confidentiality of students, teachers, and families
Maintain coaching logs, artifacts, and monthly reporting documentation 
Participate in DPI-provided professional learning (12 hours/month)

Application Materials 

Cover letter
Resume
Three professional references 
Two Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts & Wisconsin Licenses
Evidence of meeting DPI qualification requirements

Qualifications 

Candidate Requirements

Valid Wisconsin Teaching License
Holds or eligible to hold a Wisconsin Reading Specialist License (5017/317)
Minimum 3 years successful K–3 teaching experience
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence -based early literacy instruction
Demonstrated thorough understanding and application of the Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts (2020) and Wisconsin Essential Standards for English Language Arts, particularly within grades 5K–3.
Experience using assessment data to inform instruction
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

(DPI requires candidates to meet at least 4 of these)

Experience coaching or mentoring educators
Training in science-based early reading
Experience with Multi-Level Systems of Support (MLSS)
Experience facilitating adult learning
Knowledge of universal instruction and intervention practices
Experience with literacy audits or program evaluation
Experience with instructing students experiencing literacy disparities, including students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, speakers of African American English/Black Language, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities.