Literacy Coordinator (Grades 4K - 5)

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement PreK-5 reading curriculum.

• Direct the development and implementation of the comprehensive PreK-5 developmental reading programs.

• Coordinate the implementation and effective use of literacy instructional materials to support the PreK-5 literacy key perforate indicator goals.

• Serve as consultant to other curriculum committees on such reading related areas as textbool readability, vocabulary & concept development and study skills preparation.

• Assist with facilitating school-community communication, interest, and involvement in the reading program.

• Act as resource person to instructional staff.

• Provide leadership for district personnel in meeting reading needs of all students.

• Serve as a consultant to support school improvement teams in addressing literacy needs in the district.

• Work with the Director of Learning to conduct needs assessment and plan appropriate staff development in the area of literacy.

• Conduct professional development sessions and demonstrations pertinent to 4K-5 literacy instruction.

• Remain current in research and issues related to literacy and recommend professional materials to colleagues.

• Work with administrators to support and implement the reading curriculum.

• Coordinate the development, implementation and administration of the district's reading program goals.

• Implement the district's compliance with Title 1 plan in conjunction with building principals.

• Help classroom and reading resource teachers improve their reading instruction techniques, upon request of the building principals.

• Facilitate discussions with individuals, teams, and school staff to appropriately use data.

• Conduct annual evaluation of reading curriculum as it impacts reading achievement.

• Monitor implementation of the reading curriculum in alignment with testing policy and curriculum objectives.

• Select appropriate assessment procedures to mentor student progress in terms of objective student outcomes.

• Assist with the interpretation of student needs and progress to classroom teachers, administrators and parents.

• Direct the preparation of the Annual Report of the Reading Program to the School Board.

• Coordinate and direct the evaluation of the literacy curriculum on an ongoing basis.

• Coordinate literacy curriculum and other literacy programs with other district support services.

• Assist with the coordination of special systems for identifying, diagnosing, serving, monitoring and evaluating the remedial, corrective adaptive, enrichment and accelerated reading needs for students.

• Assist with the coordination between regular and special (Title 1, ESOL & Special Education) district programs.

• Meet regularly with the Director of Curriculum and Assessment and the Director of Learning to report progress, problem solve, and plan for next steps.

• Administer Title 1 and other special programs to ensure coordination with the district wide literacy program.

• Provide collaborative leadership to support the development and effective of IST-Literacy Resource teacher staff.

• Operate district program in compliance with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Title 1 regulations.

• Monitor budget with controller.

• Recommend adoption, purchase, inventory of all supplies, materials and equipment.

• Determine program revisions in consultation with parent Advisory council, instructional staff, administrations and DPI.

• Represent the district in communication with non-public schools, CESA 6 and DPI.

• Interpret student needs and progress in literacy support to the classroom teacher and the parents.

• Devise and maintain such records and reports as are necessary to the successful execution of the job.

• Develop procedures to monitor student progress in literacy in terms of objective student outcomes.

• Maintain active involvement in professional organizations.

• Monitor the implementation of the literacy curriculum ensuring Science of Reading principles are followed.

• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Learning.

Other Responsibilites:

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4122.01 - Drug-free Workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
• All other duties as assigned (5%)

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

1. Master's degree and valid Wisconsin teacher's certification (1317).

2. Five years of experience as reading teacher/specialist.

3. Experience in curricular leadership role preferred.

4. Experience with Reading Recovery training preferred.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

1. Proven expertise in the Science of Reading principles.