Lower School Literacy Specialist
Lower School Literacy Specialist
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29-08-2025
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Capital City is looking for innovative experienced and passionate teachers for the school year 2025-2026. At Capital City we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled compassionate solutions-oriented and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages all backgrounds and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers apply today!Teaching roles are 10-month positions which are exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards teach at Capital CityWork hard and achieve results together! At Capital City teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges celebrate successes and support and learn from one equity and inclusion arent just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches. Lower School Literacy SpecialistThe Lower School Literacy Specialist provides expert attention to the needs of students in the area of literacy. This work is done through coaching teachers around best practices in literacy instruction and targeted small group instruction with students. The Literacy Specialist supports teachers in the implementation of effective literacy instruction through consult modeling of best practice instruction support with data collection and analysis and professional development. The Literacy Specialist works closely with the Director of Instruction and Principal to identify student needs and develop plans for support. The Literacy Specialist reports to the Director of Instruction (DoI).The responsibilities of the Lower School Literacy Specialist include:Curriculum and InstructionProvide literacy/reading intervention and instruction to individual and small groups of students in grades K-4 using Leveled Literacy Instruction (LLI) and other in Child Study Team meetings for students in need of literacy in Assessment and Curriculum Consult meetings when literacy instruction or literacy data analysis is being the Principal and Director of Instruction select and requisition instructional materials and book collections that align with the schools literacy an in-depth knowledge of best practice common core aligned literacy and support the needs of English Language learners. Working with the EL Specialist support teachers in differentiating instruction and providing accommodations and supports as needed to EL learners. Instructional Leadership and PDProvide leadership in the area of literacy instruction for the school and school other staff as needed in implementing Leveled Literacy Intervention or other intervention instruction. This includes implementation of lessons as well as data collection tracking and use in planning next steps for in coordinating a school-wide literacy program that meets the needs of all students in collaboration with the building Principal Director of Instruction teaching staff. Serve as a resource for teachers by demonstrating and suggesting strategies ideas or materials that can enhance instruction and support students who are at risk of not meeting academic and facilitate professional development workshops model strategies or techniques and teach demonstration or collaborative lessons in the classroom to support teachers in meeting the needs of struggling readers. Coordinate and communicate regularly with the Administrative Team on the literacy program activities and student the Instructional Coach provide training and guidance to new staff members on literacy instruction and assessment best practices. Confer with the Principal and Director of Instruction about the needs of the literacy and support at-home strategies for families to support literacy and assist staff with the collection analysis and utilization of student literacy data for placement in intervention programs and progress monitoring. Support teachers in assessing the strengths and needs of students within literacy and use the results to plan and implement an effective literacy program for their analyze student data to improve instruction insure equity and make program recommendations and as a proctor for schoolwide standardized testingProfessional ResponsibilitiesContribute to a positive school and participate in school events. All instructional staff are required to attend at least two parent workshops/family events each year. Communicate promptly with teachers administrators colleagues and parents. Be on time for classes duties team meetings and professional development time. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teachers and the leadership students during lunch and/or recess as determined by the LS duty as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Director of Instruction.
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