Building Literacy Lead

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $3,000 over 3 years

District-led professional development

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools seeks a Building Literacy Lead to support implementation of Science of Reading practices and the new elementary literacy curriculum within their school.

The role will guide educators, provide resources, and lead professional development to align instructional practices with evidence-based literacy strategies.

Qualifications

• Certified educator with a strong background in literacy instruction.
• Read Act Certified (elementary) and ELA background (secondary)
• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators at various levels.
• Experience analyzing and utilizing literacy data to drive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implementation Support: assist with integrating new literacy practices aligned to standards.
• Professional Development & Coaching: provide ongoing district-supported learning and model lessons.
• Collaboration & Communication: serve as liaison between school leadership and the District Literacy Lead.
• Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring: help analyze literacy data and monitor intervention effectiveness.

Job description

Position Title: Building Literacy Lead

Stipend: $3,000 ($1,000/year not to exceed 3 years); paid out of Read Act Literacy Aid

Reports to: Building Principal in collaboration with Skye Hoekstra & Caitlyn Willis

Position Overview

The Building Literacy Lead (BLL) will serve as a key support in the successful implementation of the Science of Reading practices and the onboarding of new literacy curriculum (Elementary) within their assigned school. This role will ensure that all educators receive the necessary guidance, resources, and professional development to align instructional practices with evidence-based literacy strategies. The BLL will act as a liaison between the district and their principal and school staff, providing leadership and support to ensure consistency and effectiveness in literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Implementation Support
  • Support the integration of a new literacy practices, ensuring alignment with district and state standards.
  • Support implementation of screening to intervention Read Act mandate (secondary).
  • Assist teachers in implementing research-based literacy practices within their classrooms.
• Professional Development & Coaching
  • Provide ongoing professional learning opportunities, supported by the district.
  • May conduct model lessons and co-teaching experiences to support effective literacy instruction.
  • Support professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on literacy strategies and curriculum implementation.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the school leadership and the District Literacy Lead.
  • Facilitate conversations with grade-level teams to discuss literacy data, challenges, and successes.
  • Share district updates, resources, and best practices with their principal and collaborate on training and implementation with school staff.
• Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
  • Assist teachers in analyzing student literacy data to inform instructional decisions.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of literacy interventions and suggest adjustments as needed.
  • Contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives and assessments to track progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certified educator with a strong background in literacy instruction.
• Read Act Certified (elementary) and ELA background (secondary)
• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators at various levels.
• Experience analyzing and utilizing literacy data to drive instruction.

Commitment & Stipend

• The Building Literacy Lead will serve in this role for a period of three years.
• A stipend of $3,000 will be provided over the three-year term; $1,000 per year paid in one lump sum at the end of each of the school years not to exceed 3 consecutive years.
• The BLL will be expected to engage in regular professional development and district-led meetings to ensure alignment with district literacy initiatives.

By establishing a Building Literacy Lead in each school, the district ensures a cohesive and well-supported implementation of high-quality literacy instruction, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes.