Early Literacy Speciailist

Cabarrus County Schools; Concord (NC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cabarrus County Schools is seeking an Early Literacy Specialist to support the LETRS-based professional development and district-level implementation within the Office of Early Learning in North Carolina. The role focuses on aligning LETRS and literacy PD with district expectations and providing coaching to schools.

Requirements include K-5 LETRS mastery, a degree in education, and travel with a NC Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in education with leadership experience.
• Five years of related public education experience.
• Mastery of K-5 LETRS professional development.
• Ability to travel and obtain NC driver's license.
• Knowledge of the Excellent Public Schools Act and early literacy practices.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and support LETRS implementation and PD at district level.
• Collaborate with state Office of Early Learning on LETRS alignment.
• Provide coaching and professional development to district and school staff.
• Monitor data analysis and measure impact of reading instruction.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Project management

Adult literacy coaching

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in education

Outils

LETRS training

Description du poste

Cabarrus County School District Curriculum & Instruction - Concord, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description of the Work:

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for the Early Literacy Specialist position within the Office of Early Learning. The position will be located in an assigned district space (Cabarrus County). The responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, align, and support the application and professional development (PD) of the Excellent Public Schools Act
• Collaborate with NCDPI Office of Early Learning to align Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS ® ) and literacy PD and implementation at the district level
• Develop and support pacing LETRS ® implementation at the school level in alignment with district and state expectations

• Support professional learning community teams in collaboration with district and school leaders to ensure implementation and transfer to instructional practice
• Support, collaborate, and coach identified focus schools as assigned
• Model effective coaching and facilitation techniques

• Must have successfully completed and mastered K-5 LETRS ® professional development prior to employment.
• Successfully complete and master Early Childhood LETRS ® professional development
• Successfully obtain LETRS ® state facilitator certification within two years of initial hiring date
• Prioritize and provide state, district, and school level professional development, coaching, and feedback as determined in collaboration with state, district, and school leaders
• Attend monthly virtual professional learning support sessions led by NCDPI OEL.
• Attend no more than four face-to-face state required professional development sessions to learn, review, and align communication of developed resources with district teams to plan strategic district and school level professional development

• Collaborate with district and school level leaders to identify aligned curriculum, literacy promising practices and prioritize support
• Support all aspects of state-wide implementation to prioritize resources and support aligned, evidence-informed practices in Preschool through Grade 5

• Guide alignment of district and school-level data analysis and assessment implementation with state requirements
• Collaborate with state, district, and school leaders to plan for measuring the impact of reading instruction congruent with the science of reading using school baseline data and data from approved early reading assessment systems
• Assist in identifying and planning aligned coaching support for assigned schools within the district

• Additional duties as assigned by the Office of Early Learning Senior Director

• Bachelor’s degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience; OR
• Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience;

Successful completion and mastery of K-5 LETRS®;

• Must live in or near the assigned district;
• Travel is required. Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to Excellent Public Schools Act and Early Education within the Preschool – Grade 5 continuum
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed literacy professional development and practices aligned to the Science of Reading
• Demonstrated knowledge of successfully delivering professional development virtually and in-person
• Demonstrated knowledge of formulating, planning, and managing multiple projects
• Management Preferences:
• Knowledge in data analysis processes relevant to early literacy with a specific focus on the statewide formal diagnostic reading assessment
• Experience coaching adults in literacy and accurately communicating content

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Additional Information

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 to $74,500 Per Year