2026-2027 Instructional Coach - Literacy @ Merrill

Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators

Merrill, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Best Practices, Coaching, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Diversity, Early Childhood Education, Faculty Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Literacy, Manufacturing, Online Courses, Pedagogy, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Restaurant, Secondary School, Student Services, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, eLearning
LOCATION
Merrill, WI
POSTED
13 days ago

Are you passionate about transforming learning for students who need it most?

The School District of Beloit is seeking a Literacy Instructional Coach to strengthen teacher practice and drive student literacy growth. You'll work alongside educators to implement best practices, plan instruction, and use data to improve outcomes. This role strengthens instructional practices in literacy to improve student achievement. The coach collaborates with teachers and administrators, facilitating coaching cycles, data-driven instruction, and professional learning grounded in evidence-based literacy pedagogy.

What You'll Do:

  • Implement coaching cycles to support effective literacy instruction aligned to district standards and the Science of Reading.

  • Design and deliver literacy-focused professional development (e.g., phonics, comprehension strategies, writing workshop).

  • Analyze assessment data and support teachers with instructional planning.

  • Collaborate with MTSS teams to monitor tiered interventions in literacy.

  • Guide and support PLCs in developing common formative assessments.

  • Co-plan and model lessons focused on literacy strategies.

  • Promote equitable literacy practices that support all learners, including multilingual and SPED students.

  • Support the use of district-adopted literacy materials and frameworks.

What You'll Bring:

  • Valid WI Teaching License, Master's degree in Reading or Literacy preferred

  • Minimum 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in literacy

  • Demonstrated leadership in literacy instruction and collaboration

  • Reading Teacher (1316) or Reading Specialist (5017) license (or within 2 years), preferred

  • Leadership and collaboration within diverse teams

  • Expertise in instructional coaching and adult learning

  • Effective communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills

  • Experience in data-driven instruction and MTSS

  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement

ABOUT US: The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 4,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.

Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees and receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, and a state-recognized intervention model.

Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.

We invite you to be a part of our thriving community!

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Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators