ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Position Title: District K-8 Literacy Coordinator
Department/Building: District Wide
Reports to: Director of Schools
Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year - One Year Assignment
Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (12 months)
Salary Range: $95,739 - $108,548 Annual (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the District Leadership Handbook located on )
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA: Overtime Exempt
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST (visit our website for more information)
APPLY ONLINE: To be considered for this position, please apply through the district website.
www.isd181.org JobID 1401 (Please include copies of your transcripts and teaching license with your application materials)
WHO WE ARE
Brainerd Public Schools serves over 5,600 students per year across 516 square miles, including Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison Counties. Brainerd Public Schools has six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and three alternative programming sites.
JOB GOAL/SUMMARY
Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a full-time K-8 Literacy Coordinator with knowledge of the evidence-based practices for curriculum design and literacy instruction, with a proven track record of teaching students to read and write.
The purpose of the position is to build the capacity of teachers and district leaders to implement evidence-based instruction, improve student academic achievement, and create systems of support where all learners thrive.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build reciprocal relationships with individuals and to foster collaboration with school staff. They will be an advocate for more equitable outcomes for all students, with attention to the literacy outcomes of traditionally marginalized student populations with previously predictable academic outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in Education
Current Minnesota licensure
Current Administrator license or willingness to receive
K-12 Reading Endorsement, preferred
Director level or administrator experience, preferred
CERI certification or eligible for certification
Evidence of advanced training in literacy instruction
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional development
The District Literacy Coordinator will facilitate professional development group
Activities for teachers in the school as directed in collaboration with other instructional leaders (including principals) to create a comprehensive system of instruction for literacy, social studies, and world languages. The Literacy Coordinator works one-on-one and in small groups with teachers and leaders, providing guidance, training, and other resources as needed on a daily or weekly basis for the implementation of grade-level, content area, or program development supported by evidence-based practices.
Instructional leadership
The Literacy Coordinator works collaboratively with administrators and educational leaders to address literacy or humanities-specific academic issues teachers face daily in their classrooms and programs. This includes supporting the work of aligning instruction to state academic standards, reviewing data, implementing evidence-based practices, and developing assessments. The Literacy Coordinator will be part of the district MTSS Leadership Team and participate in decisions on curriculum adoptions, intervention planning, and data analysis, especially to ensure that historically underserved students in core instruction meet or exceed grade level expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive leadership for implementing evidence-based practices consistent with our local literacy plan and the requirements of the MN READ Act.
Collaborate with all designated partners at the district, site, and classroom level on instructional practices, implementation of literacy plan requirements, alignment of practices to the Academic Standards for English Language Arts, Social Studies, and world languages, data analysis, and other related practices.
Serve as a resource for identifying support for teachers, especially concerning professional learning needs.
Know and use current evidence-based practices with a proven track record of success, including applications of structured literacy learning environments.
Advocate for equity by collaborating with district staff and addressing instructional practices that help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially historically underserved students.
Communicate regularly with building principals and district administrators to address implementation issues, develop common understanding of outcomes, support teachers, identify challenges, and celebrate success.
Educators who are ready for this role:
Have current knowledge of the foundations of reading processes and instruction.
Can use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support literacy, social studies, and world language instruction.
Know how to create a learning environment that fosters grade-level achievement for all students.
View professional development as an essential effort to increase capacity and meet the needs of every learner.
Can apply knowledge and experience in working with adult learners.
Has a track record of working with classroom and content area teachers in core instruction.
Demonstrate understanding of Minnesota's K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts.
Proven practices of modeling and assisting teachers with evidence-based literacy practices and aligning curriculum to academic standards.
Can analyze student literacy data, including FastBridge data, to identify student needs and system root causes to design appropriate staff development.
APPLY ONLINE: JobID 1401 (Please include copies of your transcripts and teaching license with your application materials)
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the description.
Pay: $95,739.00 - $108,548.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
