Literacy and Language Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Medical aid and retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Literacy and Language Specialist to support students in Randburg. The role emphasizes improving reading, writing, and communication across ages, diagnosing difficulties, and implementing targeted interventions. Collaboration with teachers and support staff is essential to foster literacy-rich environments.

The position focuses on enhancing foundational language abilities and contributing to academic success and lifelong learning within Gauteng's educational programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Literacy Education or related field.
• Teaching qualification with specialized training in literacy instruction.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in literacy development and language intervention.
• Experience diagnosing reading and writing difficulties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' literacy and language skills to identify needs and gaps.
• Develop and implement individualized or small-group literacy interventions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate literacy support into the curriculum.
• Provide professional development and resources to educators on effective literacy instruction techniques.
• Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis.
• Promote a love for reading and literature through engaging activities and resources.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Literacy Education or related field

Teaching qualification with literacy specialization

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a dedicated Literacy and Language Specialist to support students within their educational programs in Randburg . This role focuses on enhancing reading, writing, and communication skills across different age groups, identifying areas of difficulty, and implementing targeted interventions. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to create a literacy-rich environment and ensure all students develop strong foundational language abilities. This is a crucial position for advancing educational outcomes in the Gauteng province, contributing to students' academic success and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students' literacy and language skills to identify specific needs and learning gaps.
• Develop and implement individualized and small-group intervention strategies to improve reading comprehension, writing fluency, and oral communication.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate literacy support into the regular curriculum.
• Provide professional development and resources to educators on effective literacy instruction techniques.
• Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis.
• Promote a love for reading and literature among students through engaging activities and resources.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Literacy Education, English Language, or a related field.
• A teaching qualification with specialized training in literacy instruction.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in literacy development and language intervention.
• Expertise in diagnosing and addressing reading and writing difficulties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and professional development opportunities.
• Access to specialized literacy resources and assessment tools.
• A supportive work environment committed to student success.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement fund.
• Paid annual leave.