You Are:
A strategic, equity-driven instructional leader with deep expertise in literacy development, language acquisition, and systems leadership. You believe all students — including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students historically underserved by school systems — deserve access to rigorous, joyful, grade-level learning experiences that develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.
You are energized by building coherent PK-12 systems that strengthen instruction, accelerate student outcomes, and develop leader and teacher capacity. You know how to move between vision-setting and execution: analyzing data, coaching leaders, managing teams, strengthening instructional systems, and ensuring compliance while never losing sight of the student experience. You are an exceptional collaborator and communicator who can influence across campuses and functions to drive ambitious literacy outcomes.
You have a growth mindset, lead with urgency and care, and are committed to creating the conditions for all students and staff to succeed.
About the Position
The Director of Literacy and Language Acquisition leads the vision, strategy, and execution of E.L. Haynes’ PK-12 literacy and multilingual learner programming. This leader is responsible for driving strong literacy outcomes across campuses through coherent instructional systems, leader and teacher development, data-driven improvement, and high-quality multilingual learner services.
The Director directly manages literacy and language acquisition staff, including Multilingual Learner (MLL) Instructional Specialists and literacy-focused instructional support staff, and partners closely with principals, academic leaders, intervention teams, and teachers to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and targeted supports across all grade levels.
This role is responsible for ensuring that literacy instruction and language acquisition practices are rigorous, inclusive, evidence-based, and aligned to organizational priorities. The Director also oversees compliance related to multilingual learner programming and serves as a key strategic leader in advancing equitable academic outcomes for all students.
This is a 12-month position reporting to the Managing Director of Instruction.
Starting salary: $95,904 - $106,355
Lead PK-12 Literacy and Language Acquisition Strategy
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Develop and lead a coherent PK-12 vision for literacy instruction and language acquisition aligned to the E.L. Haynes mission and vision and the organization’s academic priorities;
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Establish clear literacy and language acquisition goals, progress monitoring systems, and instructional expectations across campuses;
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Partner with academic and campus leaders to strengthen Tier 1 literacy instruction across content areas;
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Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of evidence-based literacy and language acquisition practices;
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Analyze literacy, language acquisition, and achievement data to identify trends, monitor progress, and drive strategic action planning; and
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Support the development of equitable systems that improve outcomes for multilingual learners and students with unfinished literacy development.
Coach and Develop Leaders and Staff
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Directly manage and develop MLL Specialists and MLL teachers across our elementary, middle and high school campuses;
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Build leader and teacher capacity through coaching, modeling, feedback cycles, and professional development;
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Support principals and instructional leaders in monitoring literacy instruction, student progress, and intervention effectiveness;
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Design and facilitate high-impact professional learning for teachers, leaders, and support staff;
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Lead collaborative planning and instructional review processes focused on literacy and language development; and
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Foster strong collaboration across campuses and departments to advance shared instructional priorities.
Strengthen Multilingual Learner Programming and Compliance
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Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of PK-12 multilingual learner programming;
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Ensure compliance with federal, local, and OSSE requirements related to multilingual learner identification, services, progress monitoring, accommodations, and reporting;
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Analyze data to determine trends in student performance, response to programmatic interventions, and professional learning needs;
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Monitor ACCESS testing, language proficiency growth, reclassification processes, and multilingual learner data systems;
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Ensure families receive timely and accurate communication regarding multilingual learner services and student progress;
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Support schools in implementing inclusive, high-quality instructional supports for multilingual learners; and
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Stay current on research, policy, and best practices related to literacy instruction, structured literacy, multilingual learner education, and language acquisition.
Drive Systems, Collaboration and Organizational Impact
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Serve as a strategic thought partner to principals and senior academic leaders on literacy and language acquisition priorities;
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Collaborate with special education, intervention, curriculum, and assessment teams to ensure aligned student support systems;
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Support the selection, implementation, and refinement of literacy and language acquisition curricular resources and assessments;
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Participate in instructional leadership meetings and organization-wide planning efforts;
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Build systems and structures that support sustainable implementation and continuous improvement; and
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Contribute to a strong adult culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, equity, and continuous learning.
You have:
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7-10 years of instructional leadership and/or teaching experience in literacy, multilingual learner education, or related fields in racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse schools;
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An advanced degree in literacy, reading, TESOL, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field;
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Deep expertise in literacy instruction, language acquisition, and evidence-based instructional practices across PK-12 settings;
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Strong knowledge of structured literacy, reading development, writing instruction, and content-area literacy;
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Strong understanding of multilingual learner programming, second language acquisition, and language development frameworks;
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Demonstrated success improving literacy outcomes and accelerating student achievement;
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Experience managing multilingual learner compliance systems and OSSE reporting requirements;
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Experience coaching and managing adults toward ambitious goals;
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Knowledge of SIOP, structured literacy frameworks, and MTSS systems;
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Strong project management, systems-thinking, and organizational leadership skills;
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A proven ability to analyze and use data to drive instructional improvement;
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Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills;
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A growth mindset and unwavering belief in the potential of all students;
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The ability to influence across teams and lead through collaboration rather than authority; and
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A deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive instruction.
You might also have:
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Experience leading literacy initiatives across multiple grade bands or campuses;
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Experience with instructional technology and data systems including TeachBoost,, and assessment platforms.
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Previous experience working in charter schools; and
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Oral and/or written proficiency in Spanish.
