Literacy Implementation Specialist

University of Florida•In the State of Florida, Off-Campus Work Location, FL

1d•$70,000 - $76,000•Remote

About The Position

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought, skill, and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Reading, Special Education, or related field
Reading Endorsement
Experience in early childhood language, and literacy or K-12 literacy teaching/professional development
Have experience in online learning environments
Have expertise in literacy instruction as an educator, coach, or facilitator
Able to organize and track documents
Have reliable internet access
Able to collaborate with colleagues
Able to prioritize when faced with competing obligations
Have strong content knowledge in Science of Reading and/or the Science of Early Childhood instruction
Able to respond to changes in a flexible manner
Have knowledge of adult learning principles
Have skills and experience in coaching and/or mentoring
Have experience using Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Excel and/or SmartSheet

Responsibilities

Facilitate and support team members facilitating face-to-face, virtual, and online professional development learning experiences
Model successful face-to-face professional learning experiences as new implementation staff are onboarded
Support virtual course offerings
Execute implementation components of Project Charters with the implementation project budget available: travel, materials, personnel, other items necessary
Instruct courses within a virtual professional learning management system
Design and facilitate intensive, multi-day literacy-related professional learning experiences for school administrators, coaches, and teachers
Create agendas that support the goals and objectives of the Literacy Initiatives within the Lastinger Center. This includes working with other LC personnel to craft meaningful agendas that meet the guidelines and objectives of the literacy initiatives
Assist in the creation of institute materials. This includes developing and creating learning activities, assisting in the selection of materials, infusing adult learning strategies within materials, and providing evidence base that supports the selection of materials, programs, and strategies
Identify and manage systems for resource development and personnel as the literacy work expands
Provide onsite literacy coaching and school-level support for instructional leaders and teachers
Assist in the development of a framework that combines content-related expertise (i.e., reading instruction) and coaching practices
Work in partnership with product managers, design managers, communications, technology, and other teams across the center to ensure research-based products are created and delivered to support adult learning principles
Collaborate as necessary to ensure project expectations are met per the deliverables contained in the Project Charter
Serve as a liaison between practitioners and support positions including instructors, facilitators, and technology team members
Collaborate with all Lastinger Center teams to design and promote high-quality instructional practices and project implementation success
Work closely with direct supervisor to stay abreast of changes and share information from the field to guide ongoing refinement of products and services
Work closely with Research and Evaluation and Product Development to share feedback from educators to inform research and design
Keep accurate records which may include (but is not limited to) rosters; roster changes; starting and ending dates for training, attendance at meetings and trainings; receipts and invoice records
Participate in meetings referencing deliverables (dates, people, materials, other supports)