District-wide K-3 Literacy Leader

Fowler; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Fowler Elementary District is seeking a Certified Assistant Director of Early Literacy to build teacher capacity in K-3 ELA and ensure daily FBI instruction. The role focuses on MTSS, data-driven planning, and collaboration with administrators, mentors, and Educational Services.

You will lead PD planning, oversee targeted literacy interventions, and support families with early literacy resources. Immediate start with district-wide impact.

Qualifications

• Arizona teaching certificate is required.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience with exemplary evaluations.
• Valid Reading Endorsement or K-5 Literacy Endorsement is required.
• Dyslexia Training Designee Certification or willingness to obtain within one year of hire.
• Familiarity with Move On When Reading (MOWR) legislation or willingness to acquire proficiency.
• Expertise in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for literacy intervention.
• Proficiency in 21st-century instructional technology or willingness to develop such skills.
• Experience with English Language Arts literacy instruction and data-driven improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate K-3 literacy planning and professional development.
• Support site and district administration in implementing PD initiatives.
• Plan Tier II/III reading interventions and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate with MTSS teams and Educational Services to improve literacy outcomes.
• Provide in-class coaching, modeling, and team-teaching for diverse learners.
• Monitor progress with data walls and move-on reading requirements.

Skills

Communication

Adult learning theory

Collaboration

Mentor teachers

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Reading Endorsement (K-5)

Dyslexia Training Certification

Tools

Renaissance DNA

Star Platform

Job description

Fowler Elementary District is seeking a Certified Assistant Director of Early Literacy to build teacher capacity in K-3 ELA and ensure daily FBI instruction. The role focuses on MTSS, data-driven planning, and collaboration with administrators, mentors, and Educational Services.

You will lead PD planning, oversee targeted literacy interventions, and support families with early literacy resources. Immediate start with district-wide impact.