Literacy Specialist

TrulyHired; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,700 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, Life & Disability Insurance

401k plan with partial employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year's

Job summary

Wilson Language Training is hiring a Literacy Specialist dedicated to helping educators enhance their skills through professional learning programs. This role involves frequent travel to schools, delivering training sessions, and providing in-classroom coaching based on established frameworks.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in education, experience in Fundations teaching, and outstanding engagement skills. Competitive benefits and a salary range between $73,700 - $100,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in Fundations classroom teaching.
• Able to travel nation-wide up to 70%.
• Experience mentoring educational professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional learning programs for educators.
• Travel to training sites for up to 70% of assignments.
• Consult with participants in professional learning programs.

Skills

Fundations classroom teaching

Outstanding presentation skills

Learner engagement skills

Communication skills

Scheduling and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

Careers at Wilson Language Training

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team!

Literacy Specialist

Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people. We strive to reflect this belief in our work.

The success of our team members is no less paramount. We're dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. Are you ready to be a changemaker?

THIS ROLE REQUIRES FREQUENT (UP TO 70%) TRAVEL TO SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers Fundations® and Just Words® professional learning programs for teachers and school faculty as part of Wilson implementation plans to ensure fidelity, support instruction, and strengthen student results. Professional learning is provided in person at a client site or virtually through Teams or Zoom.
• Travels to training sites as needed and where needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments.
• Works closely and professionally with school-based administrators to schedule professional learning services following Wilson Coaching Framework.
• Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, the Literacy Advisors, Customer Success Teams, operating as a team player to help build awareness and excitement for Wilson's products and services with leaders and educators.
• Shares regular updates regarding school-based assignments to team and manager.
• Provides instructor-led workshops and study group meetings in alignment with Wilson's frameworks for effective coaching.
• Provides in-classroom coaching and Fundations and Just Words certifications following well-defined guidelines and Wilson's Coaching Framework.
• Facilitates goal setting with teachers during coaching and Facilitator certification visits based on Wilson Coaching Framework.
• Provides virtual support via Wilson Virtual Implementation Support platform following guidelines.
• Consults as needed with former and current participants enrolled in professional learning programs.
• Answers program and instruction inquiries from teachers, parents, and others as assigned by Customer Support.
• Schedules travel, completing and submitting monthly expense reports.
• Updates all stakeholders and in-house system regarding professional learning- delivery assignments.
• Regularly attends and participates in company, department, team meetings via phone, web or in person.
• Completes all assigned work in a timely and professional manner.
• Represents Wilson at conferences and exhibits across the country as needed.
• Works closely with Professional Learning Manager to continually enhance and align presentation, virtual implementation sessions and coaching skills to current guidelines.
• Communicates closely with Professional Learning Manager regarding all assigned and other work.
• Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in (Prevention/ Intervention/Remedial-Dyslexic), K-12 and Adult.
• Understand and display WLT's values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

• Two or more years of Fundations classroom teaching. Optional/preferred: Current Fundations® Facilitator or Presenter credential; Just Words Facilitator or Presenter credential.
• Able to travel nation-wide as needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments.
• Willing to participate in on-boarding coaching and ongoing training requirements as needed.
• Has working knowledge of Science of Reading pedagogy and embodies excellence in teaching structured literacy. Knowledge of Implementation Science a plus.
• Outstanding presentation and learner engagement skills.
• Experience instructing, guiding, and mentoring educational professionals and presenting to adults.
• Understands and displays the tenets of effective and consistent communications with management.
• Able to work with both teachers and students.
• Able to provide constructive feedback.
• Able to handle multiple assignments and projects.
• Strong scheduling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work individually and as a team member.
• Experience working with school administrators a plus.

Education or Certification

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field (or equivalent work experience), required
• Master's degree in education or related field (or equivalent work experience), preferred.
• Concentration in Reading a plus.

Benefits

Wilson offers competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, & Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with partial employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• "O'Connor days," which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year's Eve, as well as other perks.

Anticipated Salary Range: $73,700 - $100,000.

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace. M/W/D/V