Mansfield, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—In 2023, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) was selected as one of four Educational Service Centers in Ohio to secure a competitive bid from the Ohio Department of Education to support Governor Mike DeWine’s “Building Regional Capacity to Support Ohio’s Literacy Coaching Model” initiative.

Building on that success, MOESC was awarded a 2025 contract by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to lead the regional implementation of this literacy initiative across both West and Central Ohio—impacting more than 40 counties: West (red) and Central (yellow).

As a result of the measurable success of the state’s ReadOhio Literacy Coaching Project, Governor DeWine announced in his 2026 State of the State Address a significant expansion of the initiative, including the addition of 50 new ReadOhio literacy coaches statewide. Nick Jacobs, Director of Literacy at MOESC and the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator for the West Region, states, “This announcement represents a pivotal moment across this project to strengthen our impact.” 

Carrie Wood, Director of Literacy at MOESC and the Regional Literacy Coaching Coordinator for the Central Region, adds, “The expansion initiative reflects Governor Mike DeWine’s continued commitment to ensuring that every child in Ohio becomes a proficient reader, and it underscores the critical role that highly qualified literacy coaches play in making that vision a reality.”

As this work expands, MOESC is thoughtfully recruiting experienced educators who are interested in contributing to regional literacy efforts while maintaining strong partnerships with local school districts.

Applications are now being accepted for 25 positions with an expedited review process. Qualified applicants can expect to be scheduled for an initial interview within one week of applying if there are placements near their residence.

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Master’s degree in an education-related field
  • Reading Endorsement and/or
  • Structured literacy accredited credential

MOESC remains committed to supporting the stability and success of local districts. This recruitment effort is not designed to draw educators away from their current roles but rather to provide a pathway for those who are independently seeking new opportunities, transitioning into leadership or whose professional circumstances are evolving.

We especially encourage interest from:

  • Recently retired educators interested in continued contribution
  • Educators navigating role changes and seeking to apply their expertise in a broader context due to budget constraints at their local district

These positions are intended to complement—not compete with—district staffing by strengthening instructional capacity across the region and supporting long-term literacy outcomes for all students.

Additional opportunities to learn more about the role will be announced via the Mid-Ohio ESC Facebook page. Prospective applicants are also encouraged to attend an upcoming information session as promoted in this flyer.

Apply now through the MOESC website.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services, including professional development, to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.