24-25 SY Elementary Literacy Specialist
Company: Inner City Foundation
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
JOB OVERVIEWThe Literacy Specialist will work closely with the
Home Office Instructional Team, Principal, Instructional
Specialists, and teachers to provide professional development
related to reading and writing instruction, reading intervention,
reading across the content areas, and English Language Development
for English Learners. The specialist must take a hands-on approach
to improve instruction and effectiveness by working at various
levels (classroom-, school-, system-wide) to directly support
instruction, intervention, and English Language Development. This
will include working with school site Principals to develop a
robust Response to Intervention program, analyze students' Lexile
levels, implement the Master Plan for English Language Learners,
model lessons in classrooms, help teachers plan instruction, create
system-wide policies and procedures, and facilitate and lead
professional development.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReading
Intervention
- Work with ELA teachers to refine and develop common
standards-based pacing plans, mid-year, and end-of-year common
assessments for each grade level.
- Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, teacher
leaders) to facilitate analysis of data provided by common
assessments and formative assessments.
- Continuously monitor, track, and analyze student achievement
data in order to identify needed literacy supports and strategies
for all students.
- Collaborate with schools to monitor ELL Levels, administer the
ELPAC in a timely manner, and reclassify students when
needed.Instructional Leadership
- Lead the implementation of a comprehensive reading intervention
program as a component of the school's Response to Intervention
(RTI) model.
- Provide small group intervention to various groups of students
throughout the school day.
- Provide training to school site staff in the area of English
Language Development.Professional Development
- Collaborate with ICEF Home Office Instructional Team to plan
and deliver pre-service summer professional development for new and
returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and
outcomes in the area of literacy.
- Support the development of high-quality/effective literacy
instruction in ELA, History/SS, Science, and the Technical Subjects
in all schools, grades K-8, including observing and coaching
teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and
the use of data, assessments, and instructional technology focused
on literacy.
- Provide professional development to teachers focused on guided
reading lesson planning, groupings, and data analysis.EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE
- Master's Degree in Reading and/or Reading Specialist Credential
or Certificate.
- A Valid Clear California Professional Teaching Credential.
- Reading Specialist Credential or Reading Certificate
required.
- Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and
delivering professional development.
- A deep understanding of theories of literacy, including the
diagnostic teaching of reading, reading intervention, adolescent
literacy, Guided Reading, and English Language Development.
- Experience with administering and interpreting results from
various reading assessments.
- An understanding of the California Common Core Standards, the
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, and researched-based best
practices in curriculum design and instruction.
- At least 5 years of ELA teaching experience in an urban school
setting, serving low-income and minority students.
- Strong record of helping students achieve academic success,
primarily with minority and low-income students.
- Significant experience with ELA and ELD curriculum development
and daily lesson planning, including familiarity with the
California ELA/ELD Common Core Matrix.
- Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful self-starter willing
to do whatever it takes to help ICEF students reach a level of
academic excellence.
- Excellence in time management, taking initiative, and
follow-through.
- Model positive and healthy character traits and habits,
including the ICEF Core Values.
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the ICEF mission and
willingness to serve the ICEF community.
- Successful experience in working with culturally diverse
families and communities, or a demonstrated commitment to
strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in
communicating with a diverse population.
- Must have completed an apprenticeship or the equivalent within
the specific trade/craft area.
- Must be trained in First Aid; CPR and defibrillator training
may be required.
- Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with
all District employees, vendors, contractors, and public
entities.
- The ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent
interruptions requires the ability to concentrate and consistently
produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and
changing priorities.
- Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound
judgment and decision-making capabilities are essential.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no supervisory
responsibilities.SALARY$63,000-$100,000QUALIFICATIONSTo perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core Values.
- Must ensure achievement of ICEF's mission.
- Must have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and
achieve success in school.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and
written, with the ability to foster positive working
relationships.
- Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels
(including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in
a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service.
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a team
environment.
- Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and
time-management skills.
- Must attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as
required.
- Must attend and participate in ICEF training programs as
required.
- Must have reliable and insured transportation.
- Must be able to travel between schools and the home office as
required as a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid California Driver's License.
- Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ, and FBI
Clearance.
- Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the
US.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently
required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk,
and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle,
or feel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25)
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include
close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.BENEFITSAs a full-time employee of ICEF Public Schools,
employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and
Vision plans, and 403b retirement programs as offered by ICEF
Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick
leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School
policies.
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Keywords: Inner City Foundation, El Monte , 24-25 SY Elementary Literacy Specialist, Other , Los Angeles, California
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