Literacy Coach & Schoolwide Reading Leader

Global Concepts Charter School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Concepts Charter School seeks a Literacy Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. You will work with teachers to implement evidence-based literacy strategies and assist in differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

The role includes providing ongoing professional development, modeling best practices in reading and writing, and leading school-wide literacy initiatives to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Literacy Certification Grades 5-12.
• Experience addressing diverse learners in literacy.
• Ability to provide ongoing professional development to staff.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit knowledge of language acquisition and child development.
• Assist teachers in recognizing and differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
• Use assessment approaches to inform instruction and differentiated practice.
• Research and model best practices to support struggling readers and writers.
• Collaborate with staff to implement literacy initiatives and tools.

Skills

Language acquisition

Differentiated instruction

Assessment strategies

Literacy development

Professional development

Instructional leadership

Education

Literacy Certification Grades 5-12

Master's degree

Job description

Global Concepts Charter School seeks a Literacy Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. You will work with teachers to implement evidence-based literacy strategies and assist in differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

The role includes providing ongoing professional development, modeling best practices in reading and writing, and leading school-wide literacy initiatives to improve student outcomes.