This position will be supervised by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and will be responsible for aligning our current curriculum pacing model to our developing Literacy Plan. This role will have a special focus on designing intentional cross-curricular opportunities and structures to ensure literacy is a priority across all K-12 subjects. The literacy specialist will create lesson plans, write a literacy curriculum, monitor the progress of implementation, and provide ongoing professional learning opportunities in one-on-one and group settings. The specialist will assist with classroom observations to ensure the written literacy curriculum is being delivered.

• Exhibit strong relationship-building skills to promote student success and staff efficacy.
• Provides opportunities for success for all students.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with teachers to provide students with meaningful educational opportunities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate instructional strategies for literacy with a focus on the Science of Reading.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning opportunities.
• Supports evaluation and selection of materials and interventions.
• Use data collected to strategically support the needs of teachers and students.
• Write literacy curriculum and align quarterly pacing.
• Monitor implementation and progress of literacy initiatives, including Science of Reading. 
• Conduct classroom observations to collect data regarding the implementation of division literacy instruction.
• Works to achieve division literacy objectives.
• Assists teachers in pacing instruction to provide opportunities for student success.
• Plans for and makes effective use of time, materials, and resources.
• Designs intentional cross-curricular opportunities and structures to ensure literacy is a priority across all subjects K-12.
• Demonstrates respect, consideration, and courtesy.
• Accepts and/or offers constructive suggestions in a professional manner.
• Adheres to board and school policies.
• Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Communication Skill
• Problem-Solving
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability

• Candidate must possess a Virginia Teaching License and at least five years of classroom experience.
• Master’s preferred with an endorsement in English, Reading, or Curriculum & Instruction.

•  Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with all stakeholders.

• None 

•  Minimal travel within the school district may be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.