Literacy Specialist

The Co-op School•New York, NY

6d•$55,000 - $79,287

About The Position

The Literacy Specialist focuses on three key areas: literacy intervention, curriculum oversight, and coaching and collaboration with teachers. Intervention & Learning Supports: Provide targeted instruction and support to students in need of literacy intervention, using research-based strategies to improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills Provide small-group intervention (K-4) using the Orton-Gillingham and FUNdations program for identified at-risk learners Order all FUNdations materials for classroom teachers out of the literacy budget Conduct student assessments with learning team members (WIST, Dibels) Analyze data and assist classroom teachers in coordinating groups based on data collection and assessments Curriculum: Collaborate with the Lower School Division Head on the reading and writing curriculum for grades K-4 Maintain current documentation of curriculum Coaching and Collaboration: Partner with classroom teachers to provide guidance, model instructional strategies, and oversee curriculum implementation Be available to meet with teachers individually or in teams to support instructional planning and student learning Lead professional growth in literacy instruction and practices for staff and families

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reading/Literacy Education, or Learning Disabilities
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and a passion for inspiring students to develop a love of learning
Strong understanding of learning differences and the ability to support students with diverse needs
Reflective practitioner dedicated to ongoing professional growth and sharing best practices with colleagues

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, or The Writing Revolution preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide targeted instruction and support to students in need of literacy intervention
Provide small-group intervention (K-4) using the Orton-Gillingham and FUNdations program for identified at-risk learners
Order all FUNdations materials for classroom teachers out of the literacy budget
Conduct student assessments with learning team members (WIST, Dibels)
Analyze data and assist classroom teachers in coordinating groups based on data collection and assessments
Collaborate with the Lower School Division Head on the reading and writing curriculum for grades K-4
Maintain current documentation of curriculum
Partner with classroom teachers to provide guidance, model instructional strategies, and oversee curriculum implementation
Be available to meet with teachers individually or in teams to support instructional planning and student learning
Lead professional growth in literacy instruction and practices for staff and families