Early Literacy Specialist - Harnett County

OEL Early Literacy Specialist_NC16_Education Consultant ISalary Range: $68,000.00 - $74,000.00 Description of the Work: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for the Early Literacy Specialist position within the Office of Early Learning. The position will be located in an assigned district space. The responsibilities include: Aligned Mission and Vision: Coordinate, align, and support the application and professional development (PD) of the Excellent Public Schools ActCollaborate with NCDPI Office of Early Learning to align Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS®) and literacy PD and implementation at the district levelDevelop and support pacing LETRS® implementation at the school level in alignment with district and state expectationsDistrict Human Resources: Support professional learning community teams in collaboration with district and school leaders to ensure implementation and transfer to instructional practiceSupport, collaborate, and coach identified focus schools as assignedModel effective coaching and facilitation techniquesStakeholder Training/Professional Development: Successfully complete and master K-5 and Early Childhood LETRS® professional development per Office of Early Learning Senior Director's timeline requirementSuccessfully obtain LETRS® state facilitator certification within two years of initial hiring datePrioritize and provide state, district, and school level professional development, coaching, and feedback as determined in collaboration with state, district, and school leadersAttend monthly virtual professional learning support sessions led by NCDPI OEL.Attend no more than four face-to-face state required professional development sessions to learn, review, and align communication of developed resources with district teams to plan strategic district and school level professional developmentFiscal Resources: Collaborate with district and school level leaders to identify aligned curriculum, literacy promising practices and prioritize supportSupport all aspects of state-wide implementation to prioritize resources and support aligned, evidence-informed practices in Preschool through Grade 5Data and Outcomes: Guide alignment of district and school-level data analysis and assessment implementation with state requirementsCollaborate with state, district, and school leaders to plan for measuring the impact of reading instruction congruent with the science of reading using school baseline data and data from approved early reading assessment systemsAssist in identifying and planning aligned coaching support for assigned schools within the districtAdditional duties as assigned by the Office of Early Learning Senior DirectorNecessary Requirements: Bachelor's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience; ORMaster's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience; Successful completion of K-5 LETRS; Must live in or near the assigned district; Travel is required. Must obtain a valid NC Driver's LicenseEssential Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to Excellent Public Schools Act and Early Education within the Preschool - Grade 5 continuumDemonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed literacy professional development and practices aligned to the Science of ReadingDemonstrated knowledge of successfully delivering professional development virtually and in-personDemonstrated knowledge of formulating, planning, and managing multiple projectsManagement Preferences: Knowledge in data analysis processes relevant to early literacy with a specific focus on the statewide formal diagnostic reading assessmentExperience coaching adults in literacy and accurately communicating content