GIRLSMART Literacy Specialist - (WCC Elementary Schools)

Bay Area Community Resources•San Pablo, CA

18h

About The Position

The GIRLSMART Literacy Specialist provides literacy instruction and intervention at WCC elementary schools. The role builds trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners, and fosters safe, inclusive learning environments that support literacy development and student confidence. The specialist communicates about student progress, program updates, and support strategies, and promotes equitable access to literacy services. The specialist implements evidence-based instruction using the UFLI Foundations curriculum and structured literacy practices; delivers targeted small-group and individualized interventions; administers DIBELS assessments at beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year benchmark periods; and uses assessment data to guide instruction and identify students needing additional support. The role supports MTSS and RTI, participates in continuous quality improvement processes using SELPQA and related tools, and serves as a literacy resource for school staff and program teams. The position also involves collaboration with educators, administrators, coordinators, families, and community partners; maintaining confidential and accurate student and program records; submitting required reports; supporting compliance with BACR and district requirements; and attending required meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development. The specialist may assist with student supervision ratios and program recruitment and engagement efforts. This is a part-time, non-benefited, 30-week contract running from early September through late May, with additional weeks potentially available depending on funding. The schedule is approximately 26.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, approximately 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Pay is $25 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience. The role requires travel to meetings and school sites, the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and the ability to use Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms. A valid California driver’s license and insured vehicle are preferred.

Requirements

Must pass a criminal background check and obtain 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 maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families.
Basic English reading proficiency to support students’ academic development and school-day alignment.
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.
Must be punctual, organized, and reliable.

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 insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
Foster safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that promote literacy development and student confidence.
Communicate with stakeholders about student progress, program updates, and support strategies, and respond to inquiries professionally and promptly.
Promote equitable access to literacy support services and positive learning experiences.
Implement evidence-based literacy instruction using UFLI Foundations 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 guide 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 using SELPQA and related program quality tools, including data meetings, reflection, and action planning.
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 with educators, administrators, families, and community partners, and foster culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments.
Seek feedback, respond constructively to challenges, maintain confidentiality, and uphold ethical and professional standards.
Support positive team culture through respectful communication, reliability, and accountability.
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; maintain detailed records and documentation.
Work independently with minimal supervision and remain punctual, organized, and reliable.