Literacy Specialist

Job title-Literacy Specialist(grades K, 7th & 8th)

Reports to-Principal/Designee

Position Summary: The Literacy Specialist plays a critical role in student academic success by designing, implementing, and coordinating targeted reading and writing interventions. This position is responsible for identifying struggling readers, delivering evidence-based instruction, and collaborating with classroom teachers to integrate effective literacy strategies across the curriculum. The ultimate goal is to foster a love for reading while ensuring all students meet or exceed grade-level literacy standards

Duties/Responsibilities

The role centers on providing targeted, evidence-based individual or small-group literacy interventions to students reading below grade level. This involves differentiating instructional materials and methods to meet diverse learning needs—including English Language Learners (ELL) and students with learning differences—while regularly tracking progress and adjusting strategies based on data to ensure measurable growth. Literacy development is further driven by administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments, analyzing data to shape instructional focus, and maintaining accurate records to share with administration, teachers, and parents.

Beyond direct student impact, the position emphasizes strong teacher collaboration and community engagement. This includes partnering with classroom teachers to co-plan differentiated reading lessons, leading professional development workshops, and modeling research-backed methodologies like the Science of Reading, while curating high-quality curriculum materials and digital tools. Finally, a vital home-school connection is maintained by providing parents and guardians with practical at-home literacy resources and conducting regular meetings to discuss assessment results, intervention plans, and student milestones.

Qualification

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or a closely related field.

• Certification: Valid state teaching credential with an endorsement or certification as a Reading/Literacy Specialist.

• Experience: Minimum of [2-5] years of successful classroom teaching experience, with a proven track record of improving student reading outcomes.

Technical Skills

• Educational & Literacy Software: Proficient in digital reading platforms and adaptive learning tools (e.g., Lexia, i-Ready, Reading A-Z, Accelerated Reader).

• Data & Assessment Systems: Experienced with student information systems (SIS) and data analytics platforms (e.g., mCLASS, Renaissance Star, NWEA MAP, PowerSchool) for tracking benchmarks and growth.

• Learning Management Systems (LMS): Skilled in navigating and managing instructional workflows via Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology.

• Collaboration & Reporting Tools: Proficient in productivity suites (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) for generating compliance reports, tracking data trends, and creating professional development presentations.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of the Science of Reading, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

• Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets to drive instructional choices.

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills to build trust and collaborate effectively with adult learners (teachers and parents).

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Job Attachment

Salary: From

70000.00

Salary: To

80000.00

Salary Competitive

Y

Appointment Status

Permanent

Position Status

Full time

Contact Person's Name

Denise Terrell

Contact Person's Title

Chief Operating Officer

Contact Person's Phone

7168884080

Contact Person's Email

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