Literacy Success Teacher 1

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Literacy Success Teacher of a New Education System (NES) School, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students who require targeted literacy support and contribute to shaping a better future. This role is focused on accelerating student growth and achievement in reading, particularly for students who are below grade level.
Your primary objective is to deliver high-impact, data-driven literacy intervention through systematic, explicit instruction grounded in research-based practices aligned to the Science of Reading. You will facilitate a structured and supportive learning environment that builds foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and academic vocabulary.
You will use data to identify student needs, monitor progress, and adjust instruction to ensure measurable growth. Your ability to deliver targeted intervention, collaborate with school staff, and connect with diverse learners will contribute to closing literacy gaps and ensuring all students develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

1.        Plan and implement targeted literacy intervention that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students.
2.        Provide systematic, explicit instruction in foundational reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary development, aligned to district curriculum and state standards.
3.        Deliver structured literacy interventions to support struggling readers, including English learners and students requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
4.        Use student data to identify needs, group students strategically, and monitor progress toward literacy goals on a regular basis.
5.        Maintain accurate and complete documentation of intervention plans, student progress, and outcomes in alignment with district expectations.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

6.        Create a learning environment that is structured, supportive, and conducive to building student confidence, motivation, and independence in reading.
7.        Create a learning environment that is structured, supportive, and conducive to building student confidence, motivation, and independence in reading.
8.        Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and administrators to support student literacy development and align intervention with core instruction.
9.        Communicate student progress effectively with parents, families, and school stakeholders, maintaining open and ongoing communication.
10.        Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable expectations for student behavior and maintain an orderly learning environment in a fair and consistent manner.
11.        Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable expectations for student behavior and maintain an orderly learning environment in a fair and consistent manner.
12.        Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
13.        Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
14.        Maintain and improve professional competence in literacy instruction, intervention strategies, and evidence-based reading practices.
15.        Participate in district and campus staff development and attend staff meetings as required.
16.        Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative school culture.
17.        Other duties as assigned. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Generalist EC - 6 or ELAR Certification 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required. 

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.  
Generalist EC -