High School Literacy Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States New Dawn Charter Schools Full time

Job Description: High School Literacy Specialist

Overview:
**Responsibilities**:
Literacy Program Development and Implementation:

- Design, implement, and evaluate literacy programs tailored to high school students' needs
- Develop engaging curriculum and materials to improve reading comprehension, writing skills and vocabulary.

lndividualized Student Support:

- Conduct literacy assessments to identify individual student needs and areas fcr improvement.
- Provide personalized literacy intervention and support to students who require additional assistance.

Collaboration and Professional Development:
Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring:

- Utilize assessment data to monitor student progress, adapt instructional approaches, and set achievable literacy goals.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to relevant stakeholders.

Parent and Community Engagement:

- Foster a strong partnership with parents, keeping them informed of their child's literacy progress and providing resources for continued support at home.
- Engage with the community to promote literacy initiatives and advocate for the importance of literacy in education.

Technology Integration:

- Integrate educational technologies and digital tools to enhance literacy instruction and engagement.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Literacy, English, or a related field.
- NY State Literacy Certification and relevant endorsements in literacy or reading instruction.
- Demonstrated experience in literacy instruction at the high school level.
- Strong knowledge of literacy assessment tools and strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Passion for supporting students in improving their literacy skills and fostering a love for reading and writing.

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

- English
- High school

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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