Literacy Curriculum Specialist

Literacy Curriculum Specialist

The Literacy Curriculum Specialist will support teachers in the implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs at multiple schools through coaching, professional development, and curriculum development.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide teachers with instructional coaching and support to implement grade-level standards-aligned ELA and ELD instruction for ALL students.
• Implement a variety of coaching services in alignment with co-constructed coaching goals and student outcomes (co-planning, student work analysis, data analysis, co-teaching or demo lessons, guided peer observations, etc.)
• Collaborate with administrators and department leaders at school sites around department goals for ELA instruction.
• Support adopted curriculum and GD ELA courses through the creation of supporting resources (pacing recommendations, grading guidance, assessment design, etc.)
• Support the implementation of ELA assessments by coaching teachers and supporting schools with analyzing available data and planning for adjustments to instruction.
• Work collaboratively to plan and facilitate ELA professional development.
• Support the implementation of district and school-wide literacy strategies.
• Provide resources to support school and district strategic plans related to literacy by coordinating efforts of the Literacy and ELD teams, supporting efforts to build literacy across the curriculum at school sites, providing guidance and professional development to literacy leads at each school, and ensuring sustainability of literacy strategic plans.
• In conjunction with Director of Literacy and ELD Programs, Coordinators of ELD Programs, Special Education Program Specialists, other Curriculum Specialists, and school site leaders support programming and MTSS support for students based on need.
• Engage in other duties relevant to the successful implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs.

Qualifications:

• Have a passion for dramatically improving student experiences and outcomes in science and a belief in serving ALL students.
• Have at least four years of successful teaching of English at the secondary school level.
• Have a valid secondary English credential.
• Have a master's degree in education or related field (preferred).
• Be able to travel between the Central Office (Downtown LA) and school sites/other locations around the greater Los Angeles area.
• Have knowledge of the Common Core ELA Standards, CA ELD Standards, and aligned instruction.
• Have knowledge of differentiated classroom instructional practices that promote student academic success in science.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Be experienced in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers.
• Be dependable, humble, have a sense of humor, and have a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve.
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

Job Requirements:

• Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
• Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.
• Physical Requirements: The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students, or moving through various parts of the school.
• Social Requirements: The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
• On-Site Presence: This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is $82,000 - $92,000, depending on experience. Opportunities for salary growth are available over time; however, offers near the upper end of the salary range are uncommon. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers. Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot's benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
• PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
• Optional 401k contribution option
• Eligible employees receive a discretionary bonus after one year of service as an alternative to a traditional company match at a rate up to 4% of your salary (match of deferral) plus 20% of 4% (to offset taxes on the discretionary bonus).
• Access to telecommuting/hybrid policy (eligibility determined by hiring manager)
• Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
• Potential for annual bonuses
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
• Generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:
• • 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
  • An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year's holidays)
  • An additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
  • 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA