Literacy Specialist HS

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

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 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

Required Certification Type Literacy Grades 5-12 {7062}

Additional Job Information Salary based on Certification and Expericence
Bachelors $35,875-38,633
Masters $42,210-$55925

Contact Person's Name Lisa O'Brien

Contact Person's Title Human Resource Reruiter

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