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

Structured Literacy Instructional Specialist Job Details

Job : 5784727

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)/Division of Teaching & Learning

Work Days: 220

Reports To: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-12

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Primary Function

The role serves as the district’s lead content and pedagogical expert on structured literacy and the Science of Reading; provides district and school leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based professional learning for literacy coaches, teachers, and administrators; ensures curricular alignment of K-5 literacy instruction, intervention, and assessment practices with state legislation and state-approved High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM); manages instructional resources and materials related to literacy instruction and programming;

integrates emerging technologies (AI) into literacy instruction and support; and leads 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 five (5) years of successful experience in K-5 classroom teaching with a strong emphasis on literacy instruction; minimum 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: Skilled in designing and facilitating 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 and maintaining accurate records and professional documents;

training, developing, and mentoring staff; expert-level understanding of the science of reading, structured literacy, and evidence-based foundational literacy instruction; deep knowledge of dyslexia identification, characteristics, and evidence-based dyslexia-specific interventions; thorough knowledge of Georgia’s K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) Standards and state legislation; understanding of HQIM evaluation, selection, and implementation; expertise in universal reading screener systems, progress monitoring tools, and literacy assessment;

knowledge of MTSS frameworks and tiered intervention systems; understanding of applications in literacy education including AI-assisted instructional design, data analysis, and adaptive learning; knowledge of instructional resource procurement, management, and budget stewardship; ability to schedule significant number of activities, meetings, and events;…