Truman State University · 6 months ago
Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Specialist
Kirksville, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
3+ years expTruman State University is seeking a Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Specialist to enhance literacy education in selected schools. The role involves providing training and support to educators, implementing effective instructional methods, and improving literacy skills for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide training to CLSD schools on best practice for effective literacy acquisition, instruction and intervention in support of science of reading teaching practices; high-quality instructional materials supported by DESE initiatives
Provide training and mentoring to building literacy/instructional coaches that supports the effectiveness of coaching classroom teachers on classroom implementation of the LETRS professional development course and/or instruction aligned with the science of reading; in the area of the five components of literacy instruction; phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension, as they relate to reading, writing, spelling, listening and speaking
All training activities must focus on support for administration, teachers, and school coaches participating in the grant program
Provide coaching to classroom teachers on classroom implementation of the LETRS professional development course and/or instruction aligned with the science of reading; on developing classroom and local assessment, as requested
Participate in all grant activities with CLSD schools
Serve as a mentor for CLSD school coaches
Assist all partner districts in improving academic achievement of students; educators in implementing effective, evidenced-based instructional practices and strategies; identified districts within the region to improve post-secondary outcomes for students; DESE with the collection of data for state-wide analysis
Attend and participate in collaborative planning meetings with other literacy coaches within and across regions, as well as literacy planning meetings with other literacy coaches and consultants
Attend and actively participate in state-wide monthly resource, support, and training meetings
Attend and participate in regional and national conferences as requested by DESE
Other duties and functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Elementary or secondary content-specific teaching certificate
Three years of classroom experience
Completion or the willingness to complete Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Volume 1 and Volume 2 Training
Experience with the science of reading and associated instruction, intervention, and assessment practices
Preferred
Ability to express complex ideas to a variety of audiences clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to manage diverse activities
Understanding of significant research in the field of literacy education and the ability to apply the findings to the improvement of instruction
Ability to analyze complex educational problems and develop feasible solutions
Growth mindset and interest in finding supports to motivate greater learning for students and teachers
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation time
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Tuition discount
Company
Truman State University
Truman State University is a school in Kirksville.
501-1000 employees
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