Wilson Language Training · 1 day ago
Literacy Specialist- New York City
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Christine Daoust
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Responsibilities
Conducts Fundations® and Just Words® professional learning programs for teachers and school faculty as part of Wilson implementation plans to ensure fidelity, support instruction, and strengthen student results. Professional learning is provided in person at a client site or public venue as well as via the web using distance technology.
If a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.), conducts Wilson Reading System® professional learning programs including workshops and WRS Level I and Level II Certification, as determined by current eligibility status.
Works closely with school administrators and Wilson Literacy Advisors to schedule professional learning services.
Provides instructor-led workshops and study group meetings following well-defined guidelines.
Provides in-classroom coaching and Fundations and Just Words certifications following well-defined guidelines and Wilson’s Coaching Framework.
Facilitates goal setting with teachers during coaching and Facilitator certification visits.
If assigned, provides virtual support via Wilson Virtual Support platform following guidelines.
Maintains regular office hours each month. During this time, a variety of duties will be carried out including, but not limited to:
Consult as needed with former and current participants enrolled in professional learning programs
Answer program and instruction inquiries from teachers, parents, and others, as assigned
Attending meetings via phone or web
Schedule travel, complete and submit monthly expense reports
Update all stakeholders regarding professional learning delivery assignments
Works with Wilson field consultants (Literacy Advisors) to support the implementation of Wilson programs in schools and organizations as defined in Wilson implementation plans.
Represents Wilson at conferences and exhibits across the country.
Delivers presentations at conferences as a representative of Wilson.
Works closely with Professional Learning Implementation Leader to continually enhance presentation and coaching skills.
Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in (Prevention/ Intervention/Remedial-Dyslexic), K-12 and Adult
Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, the Literacy Advisors, Implementation Teams, and the Fidelity Team.
Understand and display WLT’s values
Other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Wilson Reading System® Level II Certification
Five or more years of Fundations® classroom teaching experience within the past five years
Able to travel on a weekly basis – up to 70% or more- In the NY, NJ, CT area
Willing to participate in onboarding coaching and ongoing training requirements as needed
Knowledge of multisensory structured language pedagogy and a 'natural' with structured literacy teaching
Background and experience in literacy
Outstanding presentation skills
Experience instructing, guiding, and mentoring educational professionals and presenting to adults
Able to work with both teachers and students
Able to provide constructive feedback
Able to handle multiple assignments and projects
Strong scheduling and organizational skills
Able to work individually and as a team member
Understands a broad scope of literacy issues
Preferred
Master’s degree in Education or related field
Concentration in Reading
Current Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credential
Current Fundations® Facilitator or Presenter credential
Just Words Facilitator or Presenter credential
Experience working with school administrators
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance
401k plan with partial employer match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
O’Connor days, which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, as well as other perks.
Company
Wilson Language Training
Wilson Language Training provides evidence-based curricula and ongoing professional learning to literacy educators across the country.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-14Acquired· undefined
Leadership Team
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Mary-Janet McCafferty
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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