State Support Team Regional Literacy Consultant

TERM: 224 day contract

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Regional Literacy Specialist position, developed by ODE, exists to provide targeted and intensive supports to a uniquely identified urban district. This specialized support aims to build district capacity for improving literacy outcomes for students with disabilities and/or any students struggling to become proficient readers, while working in close partnership with district leaders and developing an in-depth understanding of the district’s local context.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Master’s degree in special education or related services; or bachelor’s degree in special education and master’s degree in reading/literacy or another appropriate field (i.e., speech and language pathology); or master’s degree in reading/literacy and at least 2 years serving as a Regional Early Literacy Specialist under the current State Systemic Improvement Plan;
● Experience teaching or leading in an urban setting;

● Knowledge of the science of reading and evidence-based language and literacy practices, methodology and remediation/intervention techniques;
● Excellent oral and written communication skills;

● Experience in providing professional learning opportunities and instructional coaching to increase language and literacy outcomes;
● Ability to interpret educational data from a wide variety of resources (i.e., K-3 literacy measure on the district report card, screening and diagnostic data); and
● Preference given to candidates with administrative experience, as well as a strong history of leading/facilitating systems change and facilitating/participating in the Ohio Improvement Process (working at the teacher, building and district level).

POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to)

Provide comprehensive, job-embedded literacy support (including data analysis, coaching, and facilitation of professional learning) to targeted urban district, in close partnership with district leaders and instructional coaches, SST8 Director and colleagues, and the Ohio Department of Education’s Urban Support, Office for Improvement and Innovation, and Literacy teams.

Participate actively in Ohio’s State Literacy Network and Regional Professional Learning Series for Literacy trainings/meetings

Provide regional literacy support, including co-facilitating a regional literacy network-working directly with the Regional Early Literacy Specialist and any additional SST team members supporting the local network; facilitating regional professional learning sessions on the science of reading and equitable/inclusive supports for all learners

Work collaboratively with SST8 colleagues in small groups on assigned professional development projects and share work at face-to-face monthly meetings and/or virtual meetings.

Assist in documenting the work of the State Support Team and analyzing district/regional data to determine ongoing support needs.

Participate in ODE and SST8-provided professional learning to deepen content knowledge and further strengthen skills.

Other duties as assigned by SST8 Director

SALARY:	Salary schedule placement commensurate with experience and training.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 12, 2020

TO APPLY:	http://www.applitrack.com/cybersummit/onlineapp/

The Summit County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.

Last updated 6/1/2020