Literacy Instructional Specialist at Propel Northside

Propel Schools • Pittsburgh, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Propel Northside seeks a Literacy Instruction Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. This position provides scholars with reading instruction explicitly using Evidence Based Literacy Instruction. The specialist will analyze assessment data and provide push-in and pull-out research-based intervention in literacy to students that are currently below grade level based on analysis of the formal school-wide assessments, teacher input, and other assessment instruments.

Requirements

• An associate’s (or higher) degree
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through a formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in literacy instruction.
• Ability to learn various technological resources.
• Education related Field or Work Experience
• Ability to work collaboratively in a non-traditional, Urban education environment

Responsibilities

• K-2 Literacy Instructional Specialists will administer literacy assessments to students several times per year.
• Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention methods and strategies to meet the learning needs of identified students.
• Model the use of intervention strategies, through their use in the classroom, to general and special education educators.
• Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in the diagnosis of reading deficits and progress monitoring of identified students.
• Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and support researched-based resource materials needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth.
• Communicate regularly with the Title I Schoolwide Programs Coordinator and utilize the support and feedback provided to improve practice.
• Perform any other task as determined by the Title I Schoolwide Programs Coordinator.

Benefits

• Compensation: Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary scale at $31,939 (see salary scale here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17o58RLW53f6ofTwW3xcmJAINR78LS6Rp/view], year 4-group D)
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
• Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
• Paid Leave: In addition to 2 paid Wellness Days annually, you will receive 5 sick days and 9 Personal Days
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements.
• Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree