NC DPI Early Literacy Specialist

Public School of North Carolina • Greenville, NC

132d • $68,000 - $74,000

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for the Early Literacy Specialist position within the Office of Early Learning. The position will be located in an assigned district space. The responsibilities include coordinating, aligning, and supporting the application and professional development (PD) of the Read to Achieve Act, collaborating with NCDPI Office of Early Learning to align Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and literacy PD and implementation at the district level, and developing and supporting pacing LETRS implementation at the school level in alignment with district and state expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Must live in or near the assigned district.
• Travel is required. Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in data analysis processes relevant to early literacy with a specific focus on the statewide formal diagnostic reading assessment.
• Experience coaching adults in literacy and accurately communicating content.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, align, and support the application and professional development (PD) of the Read to Achieve Act.
• Collaborate with NCDPI Office of Early Learning to align LETRS and literacy PD and implementation at the district level.
• Develop and support pacing LETRS implementation at the school level in alignment with district and state expectations.
• Support professional learning community teams in collaboration with district and school leaders.
• Support, collaborate, and coach identified low performing schools.
• Model effective coaching, facilitation, and conferencing techniques.
• Successfully complete and master K-5 and Early Childhood LETRS professional development.
• Obtain LETRS state facilitator certification within two years of initial hiring date.
• Prioritize and provide state, district, and school level professional development, coaching, and feedback.
• Modify and conduct professional development to meet the varied needs of participants.
• Attend monthly virtual professional learning support sessions.
• Attend face-to-face state required professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with district and school level leaders to identify aligned curriculum and literacy practices.
• Guide alignment of district and school level data analysis and assessment implementation.
• Collaborate with state, district, and school leaders to plan for measuring the impact of reading instruction.
• Assist in identifying and planning aligned coaching support for low performing schools.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Office of Early Learning Director.

Benefits

• Full-time employment (40 hours per week)
• Benefit eligible position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree