NIESC Literacy Coaching Specialist

The Northern Indiana Educational Service Center (NIESC) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a Literacy Coaching Specialist (LCS).

The Literacy Coaching Specialist provides direct, job-embedded coaching and professional learning to school-based instructional literacy coaches participating in the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Literacy Coaching K-8 initiative. The role helps coaches translate the science of reading and structured literacy into high-quality classroom practice, strengthens coaching quality and fidelity, and builds sustainable school-level capacity. The LCS will be assigned to a geographic area and supports literacy coaches through regular on-site engagement, frequent communication, actionable feedback, and data-informed problem-solving. This is a highly field-based role as the LCS builds trusted partnerships with instructional coaches and school leaders while maintaining required documentation and communication and a clear focus on implementation of a statewide initiative.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of classroom experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as an instructional coach, interventionist, administrator, or in a literacy-related leadership role

Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or a related field

Teaching license, administrator license, or equivalent preferred

Literacy qualification/credential/endorsement/degree preferred

Contract/Salary

$25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per calendar year (July - June) pending experience and credentials

Half-time position

This position is grant funded for a period of two years with no guarantee for an extension

Application deadline: Until filled

Start Date: As soon as possible

Provide the following

Personal letter of interest

Resume or curriculum vitae

Copies of transcripts and licenses held

Send application material and questions to

Dr. Don Harman, Executive Director

dharman@niesc.k12.in.us