Content Consultant WI

Windward School • White Plains, NY

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About The Position

The Windward institute is looking for a literacy leader and content developer to join The Windward Institute Team in elevating the work of The Windward Institute. Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of the science of reading, evidence-based instructional practices, and current literacy research. Applicants must also have a demonstrated commitment to childhood literacy and meeting the needs of students with reading challenges.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology or related field
• Five or more years of experience as a literacy coach, literacy specialist, curriculum developer, professional development provider, speech-language pathologist, special education teacher, and/or college-level instructor in literacy education or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, and/or related research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including precise proofreading and accurate citation practices.
• Commitment to childhood literacy and the mission of The Windward Institute.
• Cultural competence and the ability to work well with diverse constituent groups.
• Ability to work collegially within a team to achieve mission-critical objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of adult learning theories and experience developing and delivering education-related professional development, seminars, or courses

Responsibilities

• As a content specialist, demonstrate and share knowledge of literacy science in support of The Windward Institute’s efforts to promote research-based practices for teaching and learning to increase childhood literacy rates
• Develop, deliver, and provide support for workshops and courses on topics related to the science of reading, structured literacy, and other literacy-related topics
• Develop e-learning content grounded in the latest research on reading, literacy, and learning science
• Develop program agnostic print and digital resources, teaching tools, supplementary content, and templates for teacher training and classroom instructional use that support Windward Institute offerings
• Develop professional development custom content for school-specific offerings
• Create and curate resources for The Windward Institute website to support professional learning for educators, families, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to Windward Institute publications and digital content by writing pieces for The Beacon Journal, The Windward Institute blog and newsletter, and social media posts
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of The Windward Institute

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees