Literacy Coach
ESU 8 is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team as a Professional Learning Coordinator / Literacy Coach. This individual will be responsible for working collaboratively with ESU 8 school districts and other literacy coaches throughout the state to support service planning and to coordinate and deliver high-quality professional learning opportunities.
A key focus of this role is serving as a Literacy Coach, providing critical support to districts in implementing and maintaining quality educational instruction in reading and language arts, with a special emphasis on grades PK-3. This position will require training days in the summer of 2026. The start date is yet to be determined. This position is financed by funds from the Nebraska State Legislature, the funding is guaranteed through spring 2027. Further funding is anticipated, but not guaranteed.
Grades
Pre-K–6Additional Information
Contract: 200 days per year Salary: $67,000 – $94,000 (Dependent on education and experience).
This position will require training days in the summer of 2026. The start date is yet to be determined (Summer of 2026). This position is financed by funds from the Nebraska State Legislature, the funding is guaranteed through spring 2027. Further funding is anticipated, but not guaranteed.
This position will accept applications through Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Interviews and hiring decisions will be made at the end of January.
Contact Information
Educational Service Unit 8Box 89
Neligh, NE 68756
https://www.esu8.org/
Jesse Zavadil
(p) (402) 644-1767
(f) (866) 737-5735
How to Apply
Apply at https://www.esu8.org/literacy-coach/ or send an email to office@esu8ne.org
