GIRLSMART Literacy Specialist - (WCC Elementary Schools)

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)•San Pablo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The GIRLSMART Literacy Specialist supports literacy development and student confidence at WCC elementary schools. The position builds relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners; provides evidence-based literacy instruction and targeted interventions; and uses assessment data to guide instruction and student support. The specialist collaborates with school and program teams, contributes to continuous quality improvement, and serves as a literacy resource for staff. The role also supports program operations and compliance by maintaining accurate records, submitting required documentation, participating in meetings and professional development, and helping meet student supervision ratios as needed. The position requires a criminal background check and TB test clearance, travel to school sites and meetings, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This is a part-time, non-benefited position of approximately 26.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, approximately 1:00 PM–6:00 PM. The 30-week contract runs from early September through late May; additional weeks may be available depending on funding. Pay is $25 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience.

Requirements

Pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance.
Strong understanding of foundational literacy instruction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, and school personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families.
Basic English reading proficiency to support students’ academic development and school-day alignment.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel to required meetings and school sites.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms.
Ability to maintain detailed records and documentation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Punctuality, organization, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DIBELS and structured literacy approaches.
Training or experience with UFLI Foundations.
Education and youth development background.
Experience working in schools and/or nonprofit settings.
Familiarity with SELPQA or similar quality improvement frameworks.
Valid California Driver’s License and an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy development and student confidence.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders about student progress, program updates, and support strategies, and respond promptly and professionally to inquiries.
Promote equitable access to literacy support services and positive learning experiences.
Implement evidence-based literacy instruction using the UFLI Foundations curriculum and related structured literacy practices.
Deliver targeted small-group and individualized literacy interventions.
Administer DIBELS assessments during Beginning, Middle, and End of Year benchmark periods.
Analyze assessment data to inform instruction, intervention planning, and student support strategies.
Support MTSS and RTI processes by identifying students who need additional academic support.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement processes using SELPQA and related program quality tools.
Engage in data meetings, reflection sessions, and action planning to improve student outcomes.
Serve as a literacy resource for school staff and program teams.
Collaborate with coordinators and school partners to align literacy programming with school-site goals.
Collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, coordinators, families, and community partners.
Foster culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners.
Seek feedback, respond constructively to challenges, and contribute to a positive team culture through respectful communication, reliability, and accountability.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards.
Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and program records, and submit required reports and documentation on time.
Monitor program implementation and support compliance with BACR and district requirements.
Participate in required meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development activities.
Promote program visibility and support recruitment and engagement efforts.
Step into student supervision ratios when needed to support program operations.
Travel to required meetings and school sites.
Use Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms, and maintain detailed records and documentation.