STRUCTURED LITERACY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FACILITATOR
The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School
The Rollins Center for Language & Literacy is a professional development center founded in 2004 at the Atlanta Speech School, with the singular purpose of breaking the cycle of illiteracy for children who have been denied access to educational opportunity. Rollins does this by extending the science-based instruction each child receives at the Atlanta Speech School to every child through facilitation and coaching in regional schools and, globally, through the free online Cox Campus.
Cox Campus (www.coxcampus.org) democratizes the sciences of healthy brain development, language, and literacy – making accredited professional coursework, content, and community free to all. We are committed to literacy and justice for all. We do this through an equity-based learning platform where together we build the expertise and agency needed so that every adult can play a role in helping each child find their voice and live boldly to reshape the world.
The Structured Literacy Professional Learning (SLPL) Facilitator works collaboratively with district partners to support system-wide implementation of structured literacy practices, utilizing the components of Equitable Literacy Outcomes that are aligned with Cox Campus content and creating a plan to support:
Leader Knowledge and Prioritization of Structured Literacy,
Educator Professional Learning
Instructional Coaching
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
High Quality Instructional Materials
Data and Assessment
MTSS and Intervention
The SLPL Facilitator’s hybrid support includes training district- and school-based leaders on best practices in structured literacy; coaching district- and school-based leaders on structured literacy practices that lead to sustained classroom implementation; data consultation on diagnostics and progress monitoring to support classroom instruction; and using coaching and student data to plan effective implementation.
Other responsibilities of the SLPL Facilitator include:
Presenting structured literacy content at local and national conferences
Facilitating online Cox Campus community groups
Collaborating with the Cox Campus content team to create/revise structured literacy content
Navigating the features and elements of Cox Campus (including group functions, resource library, and reporting functions)
Utilizes Rollins’ coaching implementation framework to support leader knowledge and application of structured literacy practices, including:
Build relationships with district and school-based leaders and educators
Collaborate with district and school-based leaders to create an implementation plan to improve current literacy practices
Support school leaders and coaches in conducting and administering professional development activities (including redelivery presentations for educators)
Implement the coaching cycle to:
Model effective instructional strategies and clearly explain evidence-based language and literacy practices
Support through guided practice opportunities
Observe instructional practice through classroom observations to identify strengths, areas for growth, and language and literacy priorities
Engage partners in reflective debrief conversations throughout the coaching cycle and determine next steps
Support district and school-level leaders in creating plans for implementation sustainability
Serve as liaison between Rollins Center evaluation specialist and client centers or schools
Review yearly literacy data and provide recommendations to organizational leadership teams for improving literacy outcomes
Create implementation progress reports to share with partner districts
Professional Development Facilitation:
Facilitate and design structured literacy professional development for educators and education leaders, ensuring best practices for adult learning theory are present
Promote research and evidence-based practices for educators
Analyze and compare existing curriculum practices with best practices
Create professional learning materials, engagement activities, and supporting resources for professional development sessions
Assist in data collection for progress monitoring and needs assessments
Deliver training sessions on interpreting student and teacher data to inform instruction, particularly progress monitoring data
Research/Professional Development:
Stay current on the latest research and best practices in the field of education, professional development, curriculum, and instruction
Engage in ongoing professional development related to structured literacy, education, and instructional coaching
Master’s degree in Special Education, Speech Language Pathology, Early Childhood Education, Reading, Curriculum and Instruction or a related field
Certifications, or Other Training: First Aid, Structured Literacy Program, Dyslexia Endorsement
10+ years of prior work-related experience in K-3rd educational programs and/or programs for language and literacy
Experience with implementing data-driven instruction methods and progress monitoring of child outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills
Action-oriented, collaborative, flexible, and innovative approach to coaching and mentoring
Proven leadership skills and the ability to understand the comprehensive language and literacy issues of young children in a variety of settings
Training in at least one structured literacy program (e.g., OG, LETRS, Wilson) - highly preferred
School-based teacher training and coaching experience desired
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Rollins Center is a hybrid workplace, with both in-person and site-based work, as well as remote work. The Facilitator will work at the Rollins Center at the Atlanta Speech School and will have the opportunity to work remotely from home when possible. Some travel is expected to the Rollins Center at the Atlanta Speech School, as well as to national conferences.
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials
Regularly required to sit or stand, bend, and reach. Generally, works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a full-time position offering a generous benefits package, including personal and sick days, health/dental/life/vision insurance, and long-term disability insurance. The Speech School subsidizes health insurance premiums for staff and families. Other benefits include Flexible Spending
Account; 403(b) Plan; cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services; complimentary meals when on campus during working hours; and accrued sick leave.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
To ensure that your application is considered, please submit a cover letter, a written submission, and a resume.
