Specialist, Elementary Literacy​/English Language Arts (ELA)

Specialist, Elementary Literacy/English Language Arts (ELA)

Published Date:
Aug 12, 2026

Location:

US

Company:
Los Angeles Unified School District

Division of Instruction SPECIALIST, ELEMENTARY LITERACY/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) 38G (School Support Administrator, 0515) Under the supervision of the Administrator of Elementary Instruction, the specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of standards-based ELA curriculum, assessment, and instruction, including the Structured Literacy Approach. The specialist collaborates with central office, regional, school-site, community, and external partners to provide professional learning, instructional resources, and data-informed support that strengthens literacy instruction and improves student outcomes for all learners.

• Supports professional learning of region and central office instructional support personnel by providing content and technical support on the implementation of the California English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) framework and content standards
• Supports curriculum design integrating core ELA curriculum and social emotional learning support for struggling readers to meet the District goals reading proficiency for all students
• Supports implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS), literacy intervention, progress monitoring, and data-informed instructional decision-making for students at risk for reading difficulties
• Reviews and analyzes DIBELS, SBA, and curriculum embedded assessment data to support effective District-wide implementation of ELA instructional programs and strategies to inform instruction and professional learning
• Guides implementation of high-quality instructional materials and evidence-based literacy practices, including core curriculum, foundational skills, language comprehension, explicit writing instruction, student discourse, and small-group instruction
• Collaborates with region and central office personnel in facilitating the implementation of standards-based literacy strategies and access strategies to support all students, including English learners, standard English learners, and struggling readers such as students showing signs of reading difficulties
• Facilitates collaboration among central offices, Regions, school leaders, teachers, community partners, and external organizations to advance District literacy initiatives and strengthen systems of support
• Conducts school visits, instructional walkthroughs, and follow-up coaching to monitor implementation, identify instructional needs, and provide differentiated support to school leaders and teachers
• Works with site administrators, teachers, region staff, and community members to understand the California content standards, English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework, and core District programs that support the literacy success of all student subgroups
• Develops instructional resources, guides, and tools to support educators, students, and families in advancing literacy outcomes
• Supports the implementation of structured literacy approaches and the integration of literacy across all subject areas
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary: 38G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – E Basis ($117,509 – $146,277) – 234 paid days

In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized "settlement" (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or over payment). For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit. Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s)
• At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public-school service as an elementary teacher
• A valid California Administrative Services…