Early Literacy Specialist

Early Literacy Specialist

Brunswick County School District Office of Early Learning
- Bolivia, North Carolina.

• Job : 5820061
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position: Early Literacy Specialist

Location: Southeast District
- Craven County

Reports To: Office of Early Learning Director

Terms of Employment: 12 months, full-time (40 hours per week), benefit eligible

Monthly Salary: $68,000 - $74,000 annually

FLSA: EXEMPT

• Bachelor’s degree in the education field with a minimum of five years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience; or
• Master’s degree in the education field with a minimum of three years of specifically related experience in public education with demonstrated leadership experience;
• School level literacy coaching and/or leadership experience
• Must live in or near the assigned district
• Travel is required. Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License

• All components of Excellent Public Schools Act (EPSA) Legislation
• Science of Reading research
• Statewide Formal Diagnostic Reading Assessment
• North Carolina Early Learning Inventory (NCELI)
• State provided preschool assessment
• Federal and State laws, regulations and policies related to Read to Achieve and Early Education Preschool-Grade 3 continuum, particularly in the areas of curricula, assessment, learning environment and evidence-informed practices
• Adult learning principles and effective training, coaching, facilitating, and conferencing techniques aligned to the various needs of districts and schools
• Statewide and district level organizational systems, the change process, how to implement new programs and principles associated with implementing projects involving multiple organizations
• Early childhood assessments and screeners
• Effective practices for transitioning children into kindergarten

• Expert content knowledge in evidence-based early literacy practices
• Strong commitment to the science of reading and LETRS professional learning
• Able to successfully obtain LETRS state facilitator certification
• Understanding of district-level early literacy processes and organizational systems involving the change process
• Knowledge in data analysis processes relevant to early literacy with a specific focus on the statewide formal diagnostic reading assessment
• Experience coaching adults in literacy and accurately communicating content
• Understanding of the district level Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and learning

• Superior coaching implementation skills
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and plan, organize and implement effectively under stringent timelines
• Ability to administer, interpret, and analyze data to determine professional development needs and recommend next steps and/or changes to improved district/school/classroom instructional practices
• Ability to plan and deliver effective professional development in person and virtually based on adult learning principles
• Ability to effectively prioritize, schedule, manage, and organize multiple daily tasks
• Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Use effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage in difficult and candid conversations with multiple stakeholders
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with diverse groups of people with varying viewpoints within and across multiple organizations and agencies
• Prepare clear and concise reports

• 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
• Guide alignment of district and school level data analysis and assessment implementation with state requirements
• Collaborate with state, district and school leaders to plan for measuring the impact of reading instruction congruent…