Wilson Language Training · 1 day ago
Literacy Specialist
Oxford, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expWilson Language Training is committed to achieving literacy for all and is seeking a Literacy Specialist to join their Professional Learning team. The Literacy Specialist will deliver professional learning programs, provide in-classroom coaching, and maintain effective relationships with educators and administrators across the country, requiring up to 70% travel.
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Responsibilities
Delivers 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 virtually through Teams or Zoom
Travels to training sites as needed and where needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments
Works closely and professionally with school-based administrators to schedule professional learning services following Wilson Coaching Framework
Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, the Literacy Advisors, Customer Success Teams, operating as a team player to help build awareness and excitement for Wilson’s products and services with leaders and educators
Shares regular updates regarding school-based assignments to team and manager
Provides instructor-led workshops and study group meetings in alignment with Wilson’s frameworks for effective coaching
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 based on Wilson Coaching Framework
Provides virtual support via Wilson Virtual Implementation Support platform following guidelines
Consults as needed with former and current participants enrolled in professional learning programs
Answers program and instruction inquiries from teachers, parents, and others as assigned by Customer Support
Schedules travel, completing and submitting monthly expense reports
Updates all stakeholders and in-house system regarding professional learning- delivery assignments
Regularly attends and participates in company, department, team meetings via phone, web or in person
Completes all assigned work in a timely and professional manner
Represents Wilson at conferences and exhibits across the country as needed
Works closely with Professional Learning Manager to continually enhance and align presentation, virtual implementation sessions and coaching skills to current guidelines
Communicates closely with Professional Learning Manager regarding all assigned and other work
Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in (Prevention/ Intervention/Remedial-Dyslexic), K-12 and Adult
Understand and display WLT’s values
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two or more years of Fundations classroom teaching
Able to travel nation-wide as needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments
Willing to participate in on-boarding coaching and ongoing training requirements as needed
Has working knowledge of Science of Reading pedagogy and embodies excellence in teaching structured literacy
Outstanding presentation and learner engagement skills
Experience instructing, guiding, and mentoring educational professionals and presenting to adults
Understands and displays the tenets of effective and consistent communications with management
Able to work with both teachers and students
Able to provide constructive feedback
Able to handle multiple assignments and projects
Strong scheduling, communication, and organizational skills
Able to work individually and as a team member
Bachelor's degree in education or related field (or equivalent work experience), required
Preferred
Current Fundations® Facilitator or Presenter credential; Just Words Facilitator or Presenter credential
Knowledge of Implementation Science a plus
Experience working with school administrators a plus
Master's degree in education or related field (or equivalent work experience), preferred
Concentration in Reading a plus
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
Leadership Team
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Mary-Janet McCafferty
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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