This is a grant funded position for the 2026-2027 School Year only.PURPOSE/GOAL: The Title I Literacy Instructional Leader will work closely with the K-7 Humanities Coordinator and other district stakeholders to support the development and implementation of high-quality literacy instruction, assessment practices, and tiered systems of support. The Literacy Instructional Leader will serve as an instructional coach in two Title I elementary schools, providing job-embedded professional learning and instructional support to teachers to ensure the consistent implementation of district literacy initiatives and evidence-based practices.QUALIFICATIONS: Required Massachusetts teaching certificate/ licensure Master's degree in teaching/content area Minimum 5 years of teaching experience preferred, K-2 classroom experience preferred Strong content knowledge in literacy Knowledge/ experience with Benchmark Phonics and EL Education Modules preferred Proficient in the use of technology for teaching, learning, assessment, and data analysis Strong understanding of the MTSS framework Skilled in recognizing teachers strengths, abilities, and challenges, and able to support effective intervention strategies Highly developed knowledge of instructional methods and coaching techniques, including curriculum design principles, group and individual teaching strategies, pedagogical best practices, and assessment principles Effective interpersonal and communication skills Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practicesTASKS / PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: Collaborate with buildings to support the Title 1 process in regards to assessments, data review, progress monitoring and instructional decisions based on data. Collaborate with educators based on observation of instruction, examination of student work, and review of assessment data and help make connections to research-based effective practices to support Title I programming. Provide necessary trainings essential to increasing literacy improvement for Title I students Coach educators to develop new skills and strategies to improve effectiveness and student achievement in our Title I program.
Collaborate with educators in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to improve educational practice and student learning. Create a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to appropriately engage educators in challenging conversations about student learning. Keep current on best practices in education and use information and research about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating professional learning. Implement targeted and specific educator professional development opportunities to improve educator effectiveness and increase student learning and achievement.
Support the Title I school assessment team and classroom teachers in the administration of school-based assessments, analysis of data, and use of data to inform instruction (e.g.,grouping, identifying students for supplemental instruction or intensive interventions). Attend district professional development and provide follow up support regarding next steps in shifting instructional practices. Perform other duties essential to improving literacy outcomes in Title I schools. Meet regularly with stakeholders to plan, create and implement practices to support an effective MTSS framework including developing protocols.COMPENSATION: This is an hourly position that is not part of the BFT contract.
The work year is 183 days, 6.5 hours per day at a rate of $65.00 per hour.
