HS ELA/Literacy Specialist — Instructional Leader

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

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.