Literacy Acceleration Specialist (195 Days) 2026-2027 School Year

Dallas Independent School District•Dallas, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Literacy Acceleration Specialist is responsible for implementing targeted interventions to accelerate reading proficiency levels for tier 2 and tier 3 students. This role includes assessing students' literacy skills, designing intervention plans, and delivering evidence-based instruction to improve reading. The Literacy Acceleration Specialist advises and collaborates with teachers, administrators, School Leadership, and families to create educational equity through a comprehensive support system for students. In addition, Literacy Acceleration Specialist will support and provide guidance to campuses on the MTSS framework.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred) from an accredited university
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for subject area
3-5 years of direct experience with 3 years classroom teaching and expertise in reading
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators
Ability to work with various kinds of technology including Google Suite
Ability to work independently and serve multiple grade levels as assigned
Specialized training and/or experience teaching reading including foundational skills, phonological and phonemic awareness, and research-based reading intervention practices

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from an accredited university
successful completion of HB3 Reading Academy or Demonstrated Proficiency Option (DPO) ELAR certificate from TEA

Responsibilities

Administer literacy assessments to identify and monitor student progress and inform equitable instructional decisions
Analyze assessment data to determine specific literacy needs and develop individualized intervention plans
Design culturally responsive, relevant, and individualized intervention plans based on assessment data and students' literacy goals
Provide individualized instruction to small groups using research-based intervention methods
Advise campus administrators and staff on campus-wide systems and processes to improve student literacy
Document, monitor, and adjust intervention strategies based on students' responses to instruction and assessment results
Set clear and measurable individualized goals aligned to academic standards and learning objectives
Maintain timely and accurate case management records of students' learning goals, academic growth, and intervention outcomes to track effectiveness and inform decision-making
Participate in district professional development opportunities, workshops, and campus team meetings to enhance knowledge and skills related to literacy intervention
Collaborate with classroom teachers to align intervention strategies with high quality instruction
Collaborate with school leadership to design and deliver targeted professional development for campus teams including but not limited to: the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, how to utilize MAP Universal Screening, analyze data to drive instruction, documenting interventions in PowerSchool, and iReady
Consult with Student Support Teams (SST) and campus staff to create and monitor intervention plans
Participate in all scheduled parent conferences and discuss students' academic progress, strengths, and areas for improvement
Communicate regularly with families to share information about literacy initiatives, student progress, and resources for supporting literacy development at home
Organize family literacy events, workshops, and activities to promote a culture of literacy within the school community