26-27 Literacy Specialist - Stella Elementary Charter Academy

Job DetailsJob Location: SECA - Los Angeles, CA 90016Salary Range: $83,759.00 - $167,955.00 Salary/year 

Job Description: Literacy Specialist

Reporting to: School Principal

Status: Full Time, Exempt

 

Who we are:

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with seven public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. 

 

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth. 

 

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’  voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.  

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Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. 

 

Summary:  The Literacy Specialist works closely with teachers, administrators, and the Inclusive Education department to design and execute comprehensive literacy plans aimed at increasing student achievement across general education, special education, and intervention groups. This role supports both educators and students by coaching teachers on evidence-based literacy strategies and designing culturally responsive, high-quality literacy instruction. The Literacy Specialist will manage and streamline schoolwide literacy and intervention programs, analyze data to support struggling students, and offer in-person or video conferencing support during school hours, after school, on Saturdays, and during vacation periods. Additionally, the Literacy Specialist leads professional development for teachers, school leaders, and parents, and collaborates with Department and Grade Level Leads to ensure effective literacy and English Language Development (ELD) practices. The position also focuses on improving reading intervention for students who need additional support and works to implement the curriculum framework for English Language Arts and ELD in California.

 

What You’ll Do:

 (include but are not limited to the following):


Designing and implementing evidence-based literacy initiatives
Manage a coaching load of 2-5 teachers
Analyze literacy and ELD data regularly
Support school with a culture of reading (e.g., literacy workshops, assemblies)
Join RKES SLT Learning Walks to gather trends and ideas.
Manage, coach, and evaluate the implementation of the RKES literacy and ELD curricula (e.g., Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Benchmark Advance, Launch to Literacy, and EL Education)
Provide professional development for educators and school leaders in literacy instruction, the use of data to identify and support struggling pupils, the implementation of the curriculum framework for English Language Arts and English Language Development for California
Coordinate services for multi-language learners, including designated and integrated ELD instruction and the execution of initial and summative ELPAC assessments
Support the teachers with response to data and development of small groups, strategic standards being spiraled through stations and small groups
Collaborate with the local Los Angeles Public Library branch to arrange library visits for all RKES students
Collaborate with the Community Schools Manager, Principal, and Family Engagement Coordinator to establish an evidence-based family literacy initiative
Continue one’s own professional development in regards to the Science of Reading and research-based literacy pedagogy
Supervise student lunch and/or recess periods as assigned
Other duties as assigned


 

Specialist Traits:


Deep belief that every child deserves an excellent, college-preparatory education and strong commitment to the Science of Reading and data-driven instruction
Demonstrated ability to teach and support the whole child in inclusive settings using effective modifications, accommodations, and interventions
Strong instructional leadership skills, including analyzing data, improving student achievement, and leading impactful PD for staff and families
Growth mindset: