Join Our Team

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Literacy Specialist to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in structured literacy approaches and a passion for fostering creative language expression among students. This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and parents to improve literacy skills through evidence-based methods and innovative instructional strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Structured Literacy Instruction

   • Implement structured literacy programs based on scientifically proven methods.

   • Conduct assessments to identify students’ literacy levels and specific needs.

   • Develop and deliver individualized or small group instruction tailored to students’ literacy challenges.

   • Monitor and document students’ progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.

2. Creative Language Expression

   • Encourage and facilitate creative writing and language activities to enhance students’ engagement and expression.

   • Integrate storytelling, poetry, and other creative projects into the literacy curriculum.

   • Foster a classroom environment that values and nurtures students’ unique voices and ideas.

3. Collaboration and Professional Development

   • Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to integrate structured literacy strategies into daily instruction.

   • Provide professional development and training for teachers on effective literacy practices.

   • Engage with parents to support literacy development at home through workshops and resources.

4. Curriculum Development

   • Assist in the development and refinement of the literacy curriculum to ensure alignment with educational standards and best practices.

   • Introduce innovative teaching materials and resources that support both structured literacy and creative expression.

5. Advocacy and Outreach

   • Advocate for the importance of literacy within the school and the broader community.

   • Participate in outreach initiatives to promote literacy and creative language expression beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or a related field.

• Certification as a Literacy Specialist or Reading Teacher.

• Proven experience with structured literacy approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or similar.

• Strong background in creative writing, language arts, or a related discipline.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to inspire and motivate students with diverse learning needs.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with literacy research and practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-sensory teaching techniques.

• Knowledge of digital literacy tools and resources.

• Ability to develop and implement literacy interventions for students with learning disabilities.

• Familiarity with educational technology and its application in literacy instruction.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. In your cover letter, please detail your experience with structured literacy and how you have successfully incorporated creative language expression in your teaching practice.