Director of Literacy

Integration Charter Schools • Staten Island, NY

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About The Position

Integration Charter Schools (ICS) seeks a Director of Literacy to lead and support literacy instruction across its network of four K–12 schools. The role leads the network’s three-year effort toward full literacy as part of the NYC Charter Literacy Consortium, including a commitment to significant growth on the NYS ELA assessment. The Director will work with teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and academic teams to build coherent, data-informed reading and writing instruction grounded in the science of reading and designed to provide high-quality literacy experiences for all students.

The Director will set strategic direction for literacy across all divisions, lead professional learning and coaching, monitor curriculum and assessment implementation, and support evidence-based interventions. The role emphasizes equitable access to grade-level literacy for students with IEPs and English language learners, culturally responsive instruction and materials, clear network-wide expectations, and accountability for literacy outcomes. The Director will also collaborate across schools and content areas, monitor progress toward network goals, report results to leadership and partners, and engage families in supporting literacy at home.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Reading, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience in ELA or reading.
• Deep knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and English language learners in literacy.
• Ability to analyze student data and use findings to improve instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, attention to detail, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of school student-achievement data and New York Charter School Standards.
• Belief that every child can succeed, with willingness to uphold high expectations for students, staff, and oneself.
• Ability to model social-emotional skills, including accepting feedback, hearing new perspectives, and trying new approaches in support of student growth.
• Willingness to engage in professional learning and development around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A ‘whatever it takes’ attitude centered on putting children first.
• Leadership mindset, including ownership of a thriving, joyful school community rooted in ICS Core Values and The Bar, and the ability to model that mindset for others.

Nice To Haves

• New York State certification in English Language Arts, Literacy, or educational leadership.
• Experience as an instructional coach, literacy specialist, curriculum leader, or school leader.
• Training in an evidence-based program such as Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, REWARDS, or DIBELS.
• Familiarity with EL Education, UFLI Foundations, The Writing Revolution, Fishtank ELA, ROAR, and MAP Growth.
• Teaching experience across multiple grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for literacy instruction across all ICS divisions, K–12.
• Align literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessments with New York State Next Generation ELA Standards.
• Lead implementation of the science of reading, including foundational skills, knowledge building, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Design and deliver professional development for teachers and instructional leaders.
• Design and monitor Tier 3 literacy intervention programs across all divisions.
• Lead teacher teams in analyzing student achievement data, including ROAR, MAP Growth, NYS ELA, Regents, and TWR data, to identify trends and inform instruction.
• Facilitate Data Wise inquiry cycles with school literacy teams after assessment windows.
• Support schools in developing and implementing data-driven instructional and intervention plans.
• Coach teachers, co-teachers, and reading intervention staff, including modeling effective instructional practices.
• Partner with principals and academic leaders to review data and support literacy-related school improvement.
• Oversee implementation of the network’s literacy curriculum, including EL Education, UFLI Foundations, Writing Lab, ALL Block, TWR, and Fishtank ELA.
• Evaluate and refine supplemental resources, intervention programs, and classroom libraries.
• Oversee consistent implementation of literacy screeners, benchmarks, and diagnostic assessments.
• Lead teacher teams in unpacking curriculum, differentiating for learners at different levels, and supporting personalized instruction.
• Ensure the use of culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate texts, materials, and practices.
• Partner with special education leaders to ensure students with IEPs receive high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention.
• Build co-teaching practices that support students with disabilities in accessing grade-level texts.
• Collaborate with ENL staff to support English language learners’ reading, writing, and language development.
• Develop systems to identify and support students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, as early as possible.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment in literacy curriculum and instruction across the network.
• Facilitate collaboration among ELA and literacy teachers across schools to share practices and improve instruction.
• Partner with academic leaders to integrate reading and writing across content areas.
• Conduct instructional walkthroughs and classroom observations, assessing instruction and providing actionable feedback.
• Lead and participate in instructional audits and strategic planning focused on literacy achievement.
• Track progress toward network literacy goals and prepare reports for leadership, the board, and funding partners, including the NYC Charter Literacy Consortium.
• Engage families through resources and events that support reading at home.

Benefits

• Weekly Wednesday half-day schedule for embedded professional development and planning.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and embedded coaching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Students of ICS employees have access to after-care options.
• Free parking on campus.
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including health care.
• School laptop.
• Commuter benefits for staff commuting to Staten Island from the New York City area.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director