Structured Literacy Instructional Specialist Job Columbus area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

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Position Title: Structured Literacy Instructional Specialist
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule
Work Days: 220
Location: Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)/Division of Teaching & Learning
Reports To: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-12

Primary Function: The job of Structured Literacy Instructional Specialist is done for the purpose/s of serving as the district’s lead content and pedagogical expert on structured literacy and the Science of Reading; providing district and school leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based professional learning for literacy coaches, teachers, and administrators; ensuring curricular alignment of K–5 literacy instruction, intervention, and assessment practices with state legislation and state-approved High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM);

managing instructional resources and materials related to literacy instruction and programming; integrating emerging technologies (AI) into literacy instruction and support; and leading the district efforts to build educator capacity that significantly enhance practitioner knowledge to positively impact student literacy outcomes.

Requirements

Educational Level: Master’s degree in Reading/Literacy, Elementary Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid Georgia Teaching or Service Certificate at level 5 or higher;
Education Specialist degree or higher in a closely related field preferred. Must hold or be eligible for one or more:

Reading Endorsement (Georgia)
Dyslexia Endorsement (Georgia)
Literacy Coach Endorsement (GaPSC, est. Dec 2026)
Teacher Support And Coaching Endorsement (TSCE)

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in K–5 classroom teaching with a strong emphasis on literacy instruction. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a literacy coaching role, instructional coaching, teacher literacy leadership, or district/school-level curriculum role. Demonstrated experience designing and delivering professional learning for adult learners on the science of reading and/or structured literacy. Experience with universal reading screener administration, analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

Experience supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and evidence-based literacy intervention programs.

Continuing Education/Training: Annual completion of Cox Campus/Georgia Literacy Academy (GLA) required modules.

Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning for diverse adult learners; coaching and mentoring instructional personnel; analyzing complex student achievement data and translating findings into actionable instructional recommendations;

evaluating instructional materials against evidence-based criteria; operating standard office equipment and utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing multiple projects simultaneously; preparing…