Literacy Content Specialist

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools

Job Location:

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Elementary Literacy Content Specialist

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) serves more than 1600 students from PreK12 and is a free open-enrollment public charter school system located in Kansas City Missouri. Over 97% of our students identify as Latinx and many are bilingual or English learners. Our network includes Guadalupe Centers Elementary School Guadalupe Centers Middle School and Guadalupe Centers High School.

GCCS grew out of Guadalupe Centers educational programs part of the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the United States since 1919. Our deep community roots shape our mission: to prepare all students academically socially and emotionally for college career and life success.

Why Work at GCCS

Students & Families:
Our teachers form strong relationships with students and families through a community-driven approach. The connection between our schools and Guadalupe Centers historic mission fosters trust and collaboration that support student success.

Staff Autonomy:
GCCS teachers are empowered to innovate. We value professional judgment and encourage creative research-based classroom practices that meet the needs of diverse learners.

Coaching & Development:
Each staff member collaborates with their instructional coach and building leadership to set annual professional growth goals aligned to district priorities. Our development model focuses on reflection collaboration and continuous learning.

Competitive Benefits:

Competitive salary aligned to experience and certification level
Relocation stipend (for qualifying hires)
Bilingual stipend (Spanish-speaking staff)
Tuition reimbursement for continued education (up to lifetime cap per GCCS policy)
Mental health and well-being support through expanded employee assistance and wellness programs
403(b) retirement match up to 5% (for eligible staff)
Perfect attendance incentive program (up to $1600 annually)
Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage

Summary

The Content-Focused Instructional Specialist provides discipline-specific instructional coaching designed to strengthen teachers content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in order to increase student achievement.

This role engages teachers in deep work around essential standards how students learn key concepts within the discipline and the instructional strategies proven to accelerate student growth. The Specialist partners with teachers to build leadership and improve curriculum alignment instructional delivery assessment practices and data-driven decision-making.

The ultimate goal of this position is to achieve measurable improvements in teacher effectiveness and student outcomes within the assigned content area.

Reports To

Building Principal in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Alignment

Design revise and support implementation of standards-aligned curriculum and instructional resources.
Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction to ensure vertical alignment of standards unit plans assessments and instructional frameworks.
Support teachers in developing high-quality lesson plans that include differentiation and multilingual learner supports.
Participate in curriculum review cycles and provide data-informed recommendations for improvement.

Assessment and Data Practices

Lead PLCs in developing and refining curriculum-based assessments aligned to Missouri Learning Standards and state assessments.
Support teachers in analyzing formative interim and summative data to inform instructional adjustments.
Assist in developing common assessments and progress monitoring tools.

Instructional Coaching and Feedback

Conduct regular classroom observations focused on content-specific instructional practices.
Provide timely actionable and growth-oriented feedback aligned to district instructional expectations.
Partner with building leadership to identify instructional priorities and areas for improvement.
Track teacher growth and student achievement data to measure coaching effectiveness.

Modeling and Demonstration

Model high-impact instructional strategies within classrooms.
Demonstrate effective implementation of district-approved curricular materials.
Co-plan and co-teach lessons to support strategy implementation.
Provide discipline-specific strategies to support multilingual learners in accessing rigorous content.

Data Analysis and Goal Setting

Build teacher capacity to use multiple data sources to set measurable instructional goals.
Support the development of content-specific action plans tied to student achievement outcomes.

Professional Learning

Design and facilitate professional development sessions aligned to building and district priorities.
Support teachers individually and in teams through structured coaching cycles.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the school system.

Accountability and Reporting

Maintain accurate records of coaching cycles teacher goals and progress monitoring.
Provide periodic reports to the principal and Director of C&I documenting progress toward instructional goals.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of school improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Masters degree from an accredited institution in Curriculum & Instruction Educational Leadership or the assigned content area
Minimum of five (5) years of successful K12 teaching experience; urban experience preferred
Missouri Teacher Certification in the relevant content area or grade level
Demonstrated expertise in the assigned content area
Experience providing content-based academic interventions
Instructional leadership mentoring or coaching experience preferred
TESOL certification preferred
Literacy expertise strongly preferred (LETRS Pathways to Reading Orton-Gillingham Aspire Reading Specialist Certification Literacy Degree or equivalent training and experience)

Skills and Competencies

Deep content knowledge and pedagogical expertise in the assigned discipline
Strong coaching and adult learning facilitation skills
Ability to provide direct constructive feedback while maintaining professional relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Data analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to write and revise curriculum and instructional materials
Proficiency with Google Workspace student data systems and instructional technology platforms
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to serving the GCCS community and multilingual learners

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Light physical activity; occasional lifting may be required
Regular travel between school buildings
Occasional evening or weekend professional development activities
Combination of classroom office and meeting-based work
Prolonged periods of sitting standing and working at a computer

Application Process:

Please complete an application which may be found at a position requires a degree please upload a copy of your transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools conforms to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability status Genetic Information or Testing Family and Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Required Experience:

Elementary Literacy Content SpecialistGuadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) serves more than 1600 students from PreK12 and is a free open-enrollment public charter school system located in Kansas City Missouri. Over 97% of our students identify as Latinx and many are bilingual or English learners...