26 - Elementary Literacy Specialist (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Pueblo School District 60 • Pueblo, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of an Elementary Literacy Specialist is to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of applicable District instructional program with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills. The Specialist is responsible for providing an instructional program (including curriculum and assessment design) designed to assist teachers in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, and classroom management. The Specialist will assist with the implementation of best practices in the classroom through demonstration lessons, observation of teachers who are changing instructional practices, reflective sessions following observations, facilitating PLC's, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado Principal or Administrator License
• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Endorsement/Credentials in assigned area: English Language Arts or Elementary Education
• Master's Degree in Education or Educational related content area
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in instructional area: English Language Arts or Elementary Education
• Valid Colorado Driver License
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

• Previous Coaching experience
• Master's Degree in education or related field
• Experience teaching with the CKLA instructional resource or supporting its implementation
• Experience with district curriculum and assessment development
• Experience in coaching teachers and/or facilitating professional development for teachers and leaders
• Experience leading data team meetings and/or professional learning communities (PLC's) and professional development
• Experience developing Scope and Sequence documents
• Experience in Pueblo School District No. 60 curriculum adoption process

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scope and sequence, professional development, and ongoing support of Elementary Social Studies as needed
• Oversee READ Act plans and budgets at the building and district level
• Provide ongoing support for READ plans to include professional development of building leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches
• Work with Human Resources and school supervisors to ensure that identified educators and leaders have been fully trained and certified in accordance with Literacy professional development requirements
• Coach teacher leaders, teachers (regular education/special education) and administrators in leading district initiatives regarding intervention programming, educational pedagogy, and improved instruction toward increased student learning
• Collaborate with principals on supporting individual teacher development and improvement
• Review assessment results by school and participate in the development of an improvement plan
• Lead and facilitate the curriculum design process including district instructional frameworks and district assessments.
• Work with principals and school leadership teams on implementation
• Assist teachers with using assessment data to plan instruction
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of effective classroom management strategies, individual behavioral intervention plans, instructional planning, and classroom organization as needed
• Provide direct contact to classroom teachers, reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, and real-time coaching; Model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up support to ensure effective teacher implementation
• Provide professional development for teachers as needed in the use of the curriculum and ancillary materials for the assigned program
• Participate in textbook adoption and the development of local assessments as assigned
• Integrate technology into instructional practices and programs
• Facilitate District and school-based professional development
• Facilitate Data Meetings and PLC's
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available resources to support teachers, students, and schools
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available curriculum, assessments and resources to support teachers and schools
• Developing scope and sequence and assessment documents
• Coaching secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers
• Facilitate district and school-based professional development
• Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic English Language Arts common core standards and instructional shifts
• Knowledge of Social Studies standards including recently adopted Colorado Standards
• Facilitation of data meetings and PLC's
• Demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both within the local district, and externally with the community
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long-range goals, and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships
• Demonstrates initiative working independently and with groups
• Provide direct contact to classroom teachers, reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, real-time coaching, and modeling best practices
• Ability to Integrate technology into instructional practices and programs
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C

What This Job Offers

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