Secondary Literacy Education Consultant State Job Cheyenne area,Wyoming USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Secondary Literacy Education Consultant job at State

Secondary Literacy Education Consultant

Location:

Cheyenne United States

Salary
$6,613.00 Monthly

Job Type
Permanent Full-time

Job Number

Department
Department of Education

Division
Education

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Job Classification

Job Description:

This position provides statewide technical assistance to school districts to build capacity for implementing reading assessment, intervention, and language and literacy programs as required by Wyoming statutes beginning July 1, 2026. The role supports school district leadership teams in developing and sustaining adolescent literacy systems and professional learning structures aligned with evidence-based practices across grades 6 through 12. Through this work, the position advances the Wyoming Department of Education’s objectives by improving student literacy outcomes and ensuring consistent implementation of language and literacy systems across the state.

Working

for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Statewide technical assistance, district systems, and leadership for adolescent literacy
Technical assistance for adolescent literacy professional learning systems
Technical assistance for monitoring, data submissions, and implementation of adolescent literacy systems
Collaborative support for K–12 language and Literacy Team
Perform other duties as assigned to assist the Literacy Supervisor in supporting statewide literacy initiatives

Qualifications PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with a Masters or Doctorate degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field. Additional preference will be given to candidates who hold a valid educator license in the State of Wyoming and who have demonstrated expertise in adolescent literacy, including experience serving as an adolescent literacy specialist. Preference will be given to individuals with multiple years of experience teaching and coaching secondary literacy programs and supporting students and educators in grades 6–12.

Knowledge:

Deep knowledge of adolescent literacy and evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading, including academic language, morphology, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing development
Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support, reading assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring practices aligned with Wyoming statutes
Ability to provide technical assistance that builds district capacity for implementing and sustaining language and literacy systems
Skill in analyzing and interpreting literacy data to support district decision making, continuous improvement, and implementation monitoring
Ability to collaborate effectively with district leaders, educators, and statewide partners to support adolescent literacy initiatives
Skill in facilitating professional learning systems and connecting districts with high-quality providers, including national-level experts in adolescent literacy
Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey guidance, expectations, and technical information to diverse audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and support statewide initiatives with organization and attention to detail
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and the application of current research to…