ELA/Literacy Specialist HS

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Concepts Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking an ELA/Literacy Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. You will exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition, assist teachers with differentiating instruction, and lead literacy initiatives across grades 5-12.

You will provide ongoing professional development, model best practices for reading and writing, and collaborate with administrators to plan assessments and instructional tools.

Qualifications

• ELA/Literacy certification required for Grades 5-12.
• Experience with diverse learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition and child development.
• Assist teachers in recognizing and responding to the needs of diverse learners.
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction using ongoing assessments.
• Research, teach, and model best practices for reading and writing.
• Implement a balanced approach with literature-based reading and writing opportunities.
• Collaborate with teachers/administrators to develop literacy strategies and assessment tools.
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives.
• Provide ongoing professional development to staff.
• Give constructive feedback on reading and writing instruction.
• Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The mission of the Global Concepts Charter School is to provide a top-quality educational program where students achieve high academic results; are geared towards higher education and career opportunities; become responsible, caring family and community members; are highly knowledgeable of the multicultural world they are part of; and possess the qualities and problem solving skills to collaborate peacefully in the community and worldwide.

We are currently seeking a ELA/Literacy Specialist for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Summary

• Exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition and child development.
• Assist teachers in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in our school.
• Assist teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction.
• Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing.
• Assist with implementing a balanced approach of direct teaching using authentic, literature based reading and writing opportunities.
• Work with teachers and administrators to develop and use appropriate literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools.
• Assist with school-wide literacy initiatives.
• Provide ongoing professional development to staff.
• Provide constructive feedback to teachers in their approach and instruction in reading and writing.
• Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.

Certification

ELA/Literacy Grades 5-12

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Itinerant Location :

High School

Salary: From :

35875.00

Salary: To :

54425.00

Salary Competitive :

Y

Appointment Status :

Annual Contract

Position Status :

Full time

Start Date :

ASAP

Required Certification Type :

English Language Arts 7-12 {5013}, Literacy Grades 5-12 {7062}

Additional Job Information :

Salary based on Certification and Expericence

Bachelors $35,875-38,633

Masters $42,210-$55925