Literacy Facilitator

KIPP • Houston, TX

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Literacy Facilitator is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based dyslexia intervention services to students identified with dyslexia and related literacy needs. Assigned to either a specific campus or a portfolio of schools, the Literacy Facilitator delivers structured literacy instruction aligned to TEA requirements and supports students in developing foundational reading, writing, and language skills necessary for academic success.
In partnership with school leadership, the Assistant Principal of Student Support (APSS), teachers, and MTSS teams, this individual executes interventions with fidelity aligned to student requirements. By incorporating language development strategies into intervention programs, the facilitator assists multilingual learners and newcomers. The Literacy Facilitator plays a critical role in supporting equitable literacy outcomes for students and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements related to dyslexia and multilingual services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Texas teaching certification required
• CALT, CALP, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT), or other structured literacy/dyslexia intervention credential required or obtained within the first year

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications include Special Education, ELAR/Reading Language Arts, ESL, and Bilingual
• Experience providing literacy intervention, dyslexia services, ESL supports, or MTSS support preferred
• Experience supporting multilingual learners, newcomer students, students with dyslexia, and students with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based dyslexia services to students in small group and/or individualized instructional settings
• Implement approved dyslexia curriculum and structured literacy practices with fidelity
• Provide instruction aligned to student instructional needs, progress monitoring data, and documented service plans
• Maintain appropriate pacing, instructional routines, and intervention dosage requirements to support student growth
• Develop student skills in phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, spelling, written expression, oral language, and language comprehension
• Differentiate instructional practices to support multilingual learners and students with varying language proficiency levels
• Implement language-rich, scaffolded literacy practices that integrate oral language development, academic vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and cross-linguistic connections to support multilingual learners, including newcomer students
• May provide newcomer instruction and/or teach ELD courses at schools based on student and school needs
• Collaborate with ESL and Dual Language staff to ensure intervention instruction supports both literacy development and language acquisition
• Utilize culturally responsive instructional practices to support student learning and engagement
• Support campus teams in identifying appropriate interventions and supports for multilingual learners experiencing literacy challenges
• Assist with implementation of accommodations and instructional supports for multilingual learners within intervention settings
• Administer progress monitoring assessments and maintain accurate student data records
• Use student performance data to adjust instruction, intervention groupings, and instructional supports
• Collaborate with campus teams to review student progress and support MTSS decision-making processes
• Maintain compliant service logs, intervention documentation, and student records in alignment with district, state, and federal expectations
• Partner with APSS and school instructional leadership teams to support implementation of intervention systems
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure alignment between intervention instruction and core literacy instruction
• Participate in MTSS meetings, LPAC discussions when appropriate, student support meetings, and problem-solving discussions related to student intervention needs
• Support implementation of accommodations and literacy supports within the classroom environment where appropriate
• Maintain consistent communication with families and campus stakeholders regarding student progress as directed by campus leadership
• Ensure dyslexia services are delivered in accordance with TEA Dyslexia Handbook guidance and district expectations
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with all federal, state, and district policies and procedures related to dyslexia and multilingual learner services
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to structured literacy, intervention practices, multilingual supports, MTSS, and dyslexia services
• Support campus readiness for audits, monitoring activities, and compliance reviews related to dyslexia and intervention services

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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