Literacy & English Language Learner Specialist

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Starting Date: Immediately

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS

TITLE:

Literacy & English Language Learner Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Director of Federal & State Programs

APPROVED:
October 1, 2026

SUPERVISES: N/A

NUMBER OF DAYS:
205 days

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Provides district wide, job-embedded instructional support to teachers and students, with a focus on literacy, reading, writing, English Learner (EL) support, and high-impact instructional practices. Coordinates required components of the district’s English Learner program under the direction of the Director of Federal & State Programs. Works with teachers, administrators, and district leadership to improve classroom instruction and support student academic and language development.

Literacy Support:

• Provides coaching and classroom-based support to teachers and administrators in literacy, EL instruction and effective instructional practices.
• Models instructional strategies and assists teachers with differentiated instruction, scaffold learning, and access to grade-level content.
• Supports reading and writing instruction, including comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, written expression, academic language, and integration of literacy skills across content areas.
• Reviews student data, assessment results, student work with teachers and school teams to identify instructional needs, monitor progress, and develop targeted instructional strategies and interventions.
• Provides direct instruction to students or small groups, as appropriate.
• Supports district and state literacy initiatives and use of research-based instructional materials and strategies.

English Learner Program & Student Support

• Coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the district’s EL program under the guidance of the director of Federal & State Programs, including identification, screening, placement, Program Service Plans, assessments, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitors EL student progress and provides instructional support for academic and language development.
• Assists teachers with EL strategies, accommodations, scaffolds, and language-development practices.
• Coordinates EL student and family services, including communication, interpretation and translation services, appropriate scheduling and placement, and participation in student support meetings.
• Maintains accurate EL records and supports required state and federal reporting and compliance.

Professional Learning & Collaboration

• Provides professional learning and ongoing support through coaching, collaborative planning, mentoring, workshops, and other job-embedded opportunities.
• Collaborates with district and school leadership to identify instructional needs, address barriers to student success, support district initiatives, and strengthen services for students.
• Participates in professional learning and stays current with effective practices in literacy, EL instruction, instructional coaching, assessment, and differentiated…