Literacy Implementation Specialist
Literacy Implementation Specialist
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07-07-2025
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About Groves Literacy Partnerships
Groves Literacy Partnerships (GLP) a division of Groves Learning Organization exists to ensure that every student regardless of background has access to excellent evidence-based literacy instruction. We partner with public charter and independent schools to deliver coaching curriculum and professional learning rooted in the science of reading and informed by real-world classroom practice.
We believe literacy is liberation. We know that system-level change is what it takes to get there.
Position Overview
A GLP Literacy Implementation Specialist plays a pivotal role in equipping educators and school leaders with the tools knowledge and confidence to deliver inclusive high-impact literacy instruction. They provide embedded support including professional development collaborative planning lesson modeling and strategic advising that improves practice and accelerates outcomes.
To thrive in this role a Literacy Implementation Specialist must bring deep expertise in structured literacy including formal training (e.g. LETRS Orton-Gillingham or equivalent) successful classroom application and experience using diagnostic data (e.g. DIBELS FastBridge) to guide instruction and intervention. Candidates must be able to articulate and apply the principles of the science of reading in diverse real-world settings plus have a strong commitment to collaboration equity and continuous learning.
Effective communication relationship-building and data-informed decision-making are central to the work. A Literacy Implementation Specialist analyzes multiple sources of evidence from benchmarking and progress monitoring tools to classroom observations and schoolwide trends to guide decisions and drive sustained improvement.
The Literacy Implementation Specialists role extends beyond individual practice: they work alongside school teams to build sustainable schoolwide literacy systems. This includes co-designing supports strengthening instructional leadership and fostering a shared commitment to inclusive research-aligned reading instruction.
As a core member of the GLP team the Literacy Implementation Specialist also contributes to the continuous evolution of our model sharing field insights documenting progress and collaborating with colleagues to improve impact across all schools.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Coaching & Support
- Coach and collaborate with K3 (and occasionally 412) educators to implement structured literacy practices
- Model lessons co-plan instruction and observe teaching with a focus on student-centered outcomes instructional equity and continuous teacher development
- Deliver professional learning sessions aligned to adult learning principles and practical needs
- Provide feedback that is direct respectful and grounded in student learning
Instructional Design and Program Content Development
- Complete comprehensive needs assessments to define instructional design and program content development
- Work collaboratively to design develop and refine high-quality materials including but not limited to professional learning tools and resources aligned with instructional coaching and support needed
- Create engaging research-based program content that leads to the achievement of outcomes
Data & Decision-Making
- Analyze and apply student performance data (e.g. FastBridge DIBELS MAP aimswebPlus) to inform coaching priorities and instructional planning
- Guide schools in using data to track growth adjust interventions and monitor implementation fidelity
- Collaborate with school leaders to develop sustainable routines for ongoing data reflection
Systems-Level Leadership
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and co-design literacy implementation plans with school leadership teams
- Partner with administrators to build or strengthen MTSS structures and professional learning systems
- Support the development of schoolwide instructional leadership around literacy
Innovation & Equity-Driven Coaching
- Facilitate continuous improvement cycles by guiding educators through inquiry reflection and data-driven action planning
- Help teachers apply structured literacy through a culturally responsive lens adapting instruction to meet the needs of multilingual and historically underserved students
- Translate research and evolving best practices into practical classroom-ready strategies
- Leverage digital tools (e.g. video coaching data platforms collaborative planning tools) to enhance coaching efficiency and teacher learning
- Stay current with literacy policy implementation science and instructional innovations to ensure coaching remains relevant and high-impact
Cross-Team Collaboration & Internal Learning
- Engage as a member of the GLP coaching community to share insights raise challenges and co-develop solutions
- Provide feedback to internal teams on curriculum product features and service delivery
- Document implementation progress and learning using internal tools and systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in education literacy leadership or a related field; Masters degree is preferred
- At least 7 years of experience in K12 education with 3 years in coaching mentoring or adult learning roles
- Formal training in the science of reading requiredLETRS or equivalent coursework (e.g. Orton-Gillingham certification state-accredited structured literacy program). Candidates without formal training will not be considered.
- Demonstrated experience supporting racially linguistically and socioeconomically diverse student populations
- Fluency in interpreting and applying data from benchmarking and progress monitoring tools (e.g. FastBridge DIBELS MAP aimswebPlus)
- Experience working with school leadership to develop or refine literacy systems especially in Title I or high-needs schools
- Strong facilitation project management and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to personal growth collaboration and educational equity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing or leading school- or district-level literacy initiatives including PD coaching systems or Tier 1/Tier 2 instructional planning
- Familiarity with multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) PLCs and school improvement planning
- Prior training certification and/or experience in instructional coaching (e.g. cognitive coaching content-based coaching)
- Demonstrated success working in Title I schools charter networks or with diverse student populations
- Prior experience supporting change management in instructional or leadership teams
- Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish Somali Hmong or other heritage/community languages highly valued)
- Experience integrating culturally responsible practices into structured literacy or intervention strategies
- Demonstrated ability to lead inquiry cycles or improvement science efforts in instructional teams
- Experience using digital tools that support coaching instructional planning or educator collaboration (e.g. a learning management system such as Brightspace or Canvas)
Role Logistics
- Full-time salaried 12-month position with benefits
- Primarily remote with field-based travel (up to 50%) across Minnesota
- Occasional in-person meetings at GLO headquarters (St. Louis Park) as needed
- Start Date: Flexible Summer 2025
Were building a team that reflects the students and communities we serve. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
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