Address: Academic StandardsSection
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $71000 - $75900

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 01/14/26

The Dyslexia and Literacy Intervention Specialist will serve as an integral part of the team that develops and implements statewide Dyslexia training English Language Arts (ELA) Standards training and supports the Move on When Reading program around the state.
Responsible for building guidance documents providing technical assistance and providing professional development on literacy literacy disorders especially Dyslexia literacy assessments Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Dyslexia Training Designee (DTD) support and promote compliance with Move on When Reading legislation.
Serves in an advisory capacity for statewide literacy and Dyslexia groups.
Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Professional Development: building revising scheduling delivering and overseeing multi-format professional development related to literacy literacy disorders including Dyslexia literacy assessments (screening/diagnostics/progress monitoring) MTSS Dyslexia Training Designees any specific professional learning as described in Move On When Reading and any other training for K-3 literacy such as implementation of reading interventions that are required through legislation.
Literacy Guidance and Technical Assistance: building maintaining and disseminating guidance documents and resources providing technical assistance over the phone via email and in person.
Oversee K-3 Dyslexia Training Grant.
Review intervention curriculum list and oversee Request for Information for the DTD approved training list.
Record Maintenance and Reporting: maintain records for professional development test scores and data related to literacy Dyslexia and Move On When Reading (intervention); build reports for multiple audiences to share data on literacy Dyslexia literacy assessments and Move On When Reading (intervention); present findings to multiple audiences maintaining and revising the Dyslexia website and portal.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge in:
Dyslexia and best practices for working with students with Dyslexia
Evidence-based research in the areas of Reading Writing Listening and Speaking and Language
Essential components of reading instruction
Move On When Reading legislation specifically around DTDs dyslexia screeners and reading interventions
Arizonas English Language Arts Standards
Literacy assessment systems practices and products
MTSS
Effective strategies in working with adult learners
ESSA requirements as they relate to academic standards
Evidence-based practices
Experience in literacy instruction literacy intervention and development of and/or implementation of instructional literacy resources
Applicants must have a minimum of three years teaching or administration experience in a K-5 setting.
A Bachelors degree in education or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.

Skills in:
Effective oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Leadership/Managerial skills
Task analysis skills
Team building skills
Collaboration and facilitation skills
Instructional skills
Proficient in MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience providing professional development and technical assistance directly to school and district staff
Experience providing reading intervention to students
Experience reviewing grants using GME

Ability to:
Work effectively on a team as both a member of a team and leader of a team
Listen to others and consider their ideas
Manage both time and resources
Work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise
Recognize the importance of shared leadership
Promote and guide change
Problem solve
Manage a large budget

Preference will be given to those applicants with training specifically on literacy disorders specifically Dyslexia K-5 Literacy Endorsement or Reading Specialist Endorsement

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.