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.

 

Zone 3

Additional 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 8
Box 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