Literacy Specialist

REPORTS TO: Principal

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: August 2024

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per LSAA contract

SALARY: As per LSAA contract

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist building administrators in the development, implementation, and upgrade of instruction and curriculum for all literacy-related work at the school in accordance with the school/district's policies and procedures
Provide staff with professional development opportunities that help raise the level of instructional performance and student achievement
Work with teaching staff to address the needs of at risk students and assist in the goal of all students meeting the state performance standards
Oversee the school's testing program to assure appropriate accountability and assist the school in the interpretation of test results
Assist in supporting and training new teachers and in the recruitment and training of tutors, paraprofessionals and volunteers
Assist classroom and school-based curriculum support personnel in organizing classrooms for effective learning
Coordinate/collaborate with district curriculum support personnel and work cooperatively with teachers, school level personnel including math lead teachers, and administrators toward attaining objectives of the school and district
Support "best practice" in the classroom by modeling, coaching and conferring with teachers about their instructional practice 40% or more of the time
Assist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans and initiatives
Participate in district training as required
Perform other instructional/curriculum responsibilities or program requirements as assigned by the principal and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction including the Title I Office
REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
Licensure valid for service as a READING teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Licensure valid for service as a supervisor/director in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in the classroom at the elementary school level
An understanding of performance standards and effective teaching practices which support the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS
Working knowledge of various local and state assessment instruments
Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
Demonstrated computer proficiency and ability to integrate technology into instruction and assessment