Psitin Type:
Administratin/Directr
Date Psted:
7/21/2026
Lcatin:
Administratin Center - Allentwn, PA
Directr f Secndary Literacy (Grades 6-12)
Salary: $113,210-$158,494
Qualificatins:
Valid Pennsylvania Instructi
- nal II Certificate.
Valid Pennsylvania Principal Certificate, Supervisr f Curriculum and Instructin Certificate, Letter f Eligibility, r ther apprpriate Pennsylvania administrative certificati- n.
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instructin, Literacy, Reading, Educatinal Leadership, - r a related field.
Minimum f five (5) years f successful teaching experience, including experience in elementary educati- n.
Minimum f three (3) years f successful leadership experience at the schl - r district level.
Excellent ral, written, presentatin, and interpersnal cmmunicati- n skills.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access t reliable transprtati- n.
Satisfactry criminal hist- ry, child abuse, and FBI clearances as required by law.
Summary
The Directr f Secndary Literacy prvides strategic leadership fr literacy instructin in grades 612 thrugh the implementatin f the Science f Reading, evidence-based literacy practices, disciplinary literacy, writing, cmmunicatin, and critical thinking acrss all cntent areas. The Directr ensures students develp the literacy skills necessary fr academic success, pstsecndary readiness, career preparatin, and civic engagement thrugh high-quality Tier I instructin and equitable access t rigrus learning pprtunities.
The Directr leads districtwide reading and writing initiatives, supprts the implementatin f high-quality instructinal materials, and builds the cntent knwledge, instructinal expertise, and leadership capacity f teachers and administratrs t ensure rigrus, standards-aligned Tier I literacy instructin acrss all secndary classrms. The Directr develps systems that prmte literacy achievement, implementatin fidelity, and cntinuus imprvement while cllabrating with schl and district leaders t strengthen literacy instructin acrss all cntent areas and ensure students are prepared t read, write, cmmunicate, and think critically in cllege, career, and life.
Essential Duties and Respnsibilities:
Leadership and Prgram Develpment
Lead the develpment, implementatin, mnitring, and evaluatin f the district's Grades 612 literacy framew
- rk.
Lead the implementatin f the Science f Reading and evidence-based literacy practices acrss secndary sch- ls.
Ensure literacy curriculum, instructin, assessment, and interventin systems are aligned t Pennsylvania Academic Standards and district pri- rities.
Lead and supp- rt district-wide reading initiatives and writing initiatives.
Cllabrate with curriculum departments t embed literacy practices acrss all c- ntent areas.
versee the implementatin and mnitring f high-quality instructinal materials aligned t district literacy gals.
Instructinal Leadership
- ss grades 612.
Supprt teachers in implementing evidence-based literacy practices that strengthen:
Reading Cmprehensi- n
Academic V- cabulary
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Writing
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Critical Thinking
Academic Disc- urse
Kn- wledge Building
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Disciplinary Literacy
- n.
Supprt literacy integratin acrss English Language Arts, Science, Scial Studies, Mathematics, Career and Technical Educatin, the Arts, and elective c- urses.
Supprt implementatin f Multi-Tiered Systems f Supprt (MTSS) t ensure students receive timely and apprpriate literacy interventins.
Prfessinal Learning and Caching
- pment practices.
Participate in and supprt instructinal caching cycles including classrm bservatins, c-planning, mdeling, feedback cnversati- ns, and reflective practice.
Cllabrate with principals, instructinal caches, department chairs, and teacher leaders t strengthen instructinal practice and imprve student utc- mes.
Develp and supprt prfessinal learning cmmunities fcused n literacy implementatin and cntinuus imprvement.
Assessment and Cntinuus Imprvement
- rts.
Utilize district assessment systems and data management platfrms t mnitr literacy achievement and infrm instructinal decisi- n-making.
Lead the develpment and implementatin f literacy assessments and prgress-mnit- ring systems.
Recmmend instructinal resurces, interventins, and supprts based n student perf- rmance data and evidence-based practices.
Prmte the effective use f educatinal technlgy and digital resurces t enhance literacy instructin, assessment, interventin, and prgress mnitring.
Student Literacy pprtunities
- mmunity partnerships.
Prmte pprtunities fr student vice, inquiry, cmmunicati- n, and authentic audience engagement.
Fster a culture f reading, writing, schlarship, and civic discurse acrss secndary schls.
ther Respnsibilities
- rs.
Assist in grant develpment and resurce acquisitin t supp- rt literacy initiatives.
Maintain cllabrative relatinships with higher educatin institutins, educatinal rganizatins, and c- mmunity partners.
Perfrm ther duties as assigned by the Executive Directr f Learning and Teaching, Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic fficer, - r Superintendent.
Share in ur cmmunity! Grw with ur students! Jin ur district tday and be a part f ur future!
The Allentwn Schl District is cmmitted t excellence! The richness f The Allentwn Schl District's diversity is strengthened by its central rle in educating ur students fr America's future thrugh academic excellence and celebrating the culturally respnsive, athletic and artistic range f talent in the schls. ASD students riginate frm 51 cuntries and speak 26 languages.
The Allentwn Schl District ffers a cmprehensive benefits package t thse wh qualify.
This may include*
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Visin Reimbursement
Tuitin Reimbursement
Persnal and Sick time
PSERS Retirement Fund
- Eligibility fr specific benefits will be utlined in each labr grup's specific cllective bargaining agreement.
