The Literacy Specialist will provide professional development related to reading and writing instruction, reading intervention, and English Language Development. They will work closely with the Home Office Instructional Team, Principal, Instructional Specialists, and teachers to improve instruction and effectiveness.
Requirements
- 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 the 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
- Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a 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
Benefits
- Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans
- 403b retirement programs
- Sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies
