Early Literacy Specialist - Chatham County
$68,000–$74,000 year
On-siteHenderson, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and support the application and professional development of the Excellent Public Schools Act, aligning Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) initiatives at the district and school levels. Coach identified focus schools and facilitate implementation of pacing guides while guiding data analysis and assessment aligned with state requirements. Prioritize and deliver K-5 and Early Childhood LETRS® professional development, including monthly virtual sessions and up to four face-to-face state training sessions. Obtain LETRS® state facilitator certification within two years of hiring. Collaborate with district leaders to identify curriculum and prioritize resources for Preschool through Grade 5, ensuring evidence-informed practices in reading instruction.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution
- Minimum of five years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience
- Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution
- Minimum of three years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience
- Successful completion of K-5 LETRS
- Must live in or near the assigned district
- Valid NC Driver's License
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to Excellent Public Schools Act and Early Education within the Preschool – Grade 5 continuum
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed literacy professional development and practices aligned to the Science of Reading
- Demonstrated knowledge of successfully delivering professional development virtually and in-person
- Demonstrated knowledge of formulating, planning, and managing multiple projects
- Knowledge in data analysis processes relevant to early literacy with a specific focus on the statewide formal diagnostic reading assessment
- Experience coaching adults in literacy and accurately communicating content
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