Literacy Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Literacy resources and tools

Hybrid work opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Literacy Specialist for its educational programs in Paarl, South Africa. The role focuses on diagnosing literacy challenges, developing targeted intervention strategies, and delivering direct instruction to students in need.

You will collaborate with teachers to embed effective literacy practices across the curriculum and provide professional development to educators, supporting strong language and communication foundations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Literacy Education, Reading Instruction, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in literacy intervention or instruction.
• Knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.
• Experience with various diagnostic tools and intervention methodologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literacy assessments to identify student needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement tailored literacy intervention programs for struggling readers and writers.
• Provide direct, one-on-one or small group instruction in reading, writing, and language skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate effective literacy strategies across subjects.
• Deliver professional development to educators on best practices in literacy instruction.

Skills

Literacy assessments

Intervention strategies

Direct instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in Literacy Education

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Literacy Specialist to enhance reading and writing skills across various age groups within their educational programs in Paarl. This role involves diagnosing literacy challenges, developing targeted intervention strategies, and providing direct instruction to students who need additional support. You will also work with teachers to embed effective literacy practices throughout the curriculum. This is an impactful position for a literacy expert dedicated to fostering a strong foundation in language and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literacy assessments to identify individual student needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement tailored literacy intervention programs for struggling readers and writers.
• Provide direct, one-on-one or small group instruction in reading, writing, and language skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate effective literacy strategies across all subject areas.
• Deliver professional development to educators on best practices in literacy instruction.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Literacy Education, Reading Instruction, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in literacy intervention or instruction.
• In-depth knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.
• Experience with various diagnostic tools and intervention methodologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development in literacy research and practice.
• Access to up-to-date literacy resources and assessment tools.
• Flexible working schedule, including hybrid work opportunities .
• A supportive environment focused on improving educational outcomes.