GIRLSMART Literacy Specialist - (WCC Elementary Schools)

Bay Area Community Resources • Richmond, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Literacy Specialist will work with elementary schools to foster literacy development and student confidence. This role involves building trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners, while implementing evidence-based literacy instruction. The specialist will deliver targeted interventions, administer assessments, analyze data to inform instruction, and support MTSS/RTI processes. Collaboration with educators, administrators, and families is key to creating inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments. The position also requires maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and participating in professional development. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance.
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, and school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families.
• Basic English reading proficiency to support students’ academic development and school-day alignment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel to required meetings and school sites.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be punctual, organized, and reliable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DIBELS and structured literacy approaches preferred.
• Training or experience with UFLI Foundations preferred.
• Education and Youth Development background preferred.
• Experience working in schools and/or nonprofit settings preferred.
• Familiarity with SELPQA or similar quality improvement frameworks preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insured vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy development and student confidence.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding student progress, program updates, and support strategies.
• Respond professionally and promptly to stakeholder inquiries.
• Promote equitable access to literacy support services and positive learning experiences.
• Implement evidence-based literacy instruction using the UFLI Foundations curriculum and related structured literacy practices.
• Deliver targeted small-group and individualized literacy interventions.
• Administer DIBELS assessments at Beginning, Middle, and End of Year benchmark periods.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction, intervention planning, and student support strategies.
• Support MTSS and RTI processes by identifying students who require additional academic support.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes utilizing SELPQA and related program quality tools.
• Engage in data meetings, reflection sessions, and action-planning processes to improve student outcomes.
• Serve as a literacy resource for school staff and program teams.
• Collaborate with coordinators and school partners to align literacy programming with school-site goals.
• Collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, coordinators, families, and community partners.
• Foster culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners.
• Demonstrate self-awareness by seeking feedback and responding constructively to challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical and professional standards.
• Support positive team culture through respectful communication, reliability, and accountability.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and program records.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.
• Monitor program implementation and support compliance with BACR and district requirements.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development activities.
• Promote program visibility and support recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Step into student supervision ratios when needed to support program operations.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $24 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience
• Approximately 25 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Early September through late May (30-week contract). Additional weeks may be available depending on funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed