Literacy Specialist
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, 01101, USA
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Education / Teaching
Professional Development, Bilingual
Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people. We strive to reflect this belief in our work.
The success of our team members is no less paramount. We’re dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. Are you ready to be a change maker?
Wilson Language training is growing and is looking to hire a Literacy Specialist.
The role of the Literacy Specialist ("LS") at Wilson Language Training is a key lever for the success of Wilson’s programs nationally. Literacy Specialists are members of Wilson’s Professional Learning team and bring their depth of subject‑matter experience and passion for adult learning to support the effective delivery of Wilson professional learning programs with educators throughout the country. Professional learning at Wilson is delivered either in‑person in schools and classrooms or virtually, and includes both the delivery of professional learning sessions as well as job‑embedded coaching in classrooms.
This role requires frequent (up to 70%) travel to schools and classrooms around the country. It also includes required attendance at company and departmental meetings. This position is primarily based out of employee’s own home office when not in schools and classrooms with customers.
- Delivers Fundations® and Just Words® professional learning programs for teachers and school faculty as part of Wilson implementation plans to ensure fidelity, support instruction, and strengthen student results. Professional learning is provided in person at a client site or virtually through Teams or Zoom.
- Travels to training sites as needed and where needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments.
- Works closely and professionally with school‑based administrators to schedule professional learning services following Wilson Coaching Framework.
- Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, the Literacy Advisors, Customer Success Teams, operating as a team player to help build awareness and excitement for Wilson’s products and services with leaders and educators.
- Shares regular updates regarding school‑based assignments to team and manager.
- Provides instructor‑led workshops and study group meetings in alignment with Wilson’s frameworks for effective coaching.
- Provides in‑classroom coaching and Fundations and Just Words certifications following well‑defined guidelines and Wilson’s Coaching Framework.
- Facilitates goal setting with teachers during coaching and Facilitator certification visits based on Wilson Coaching Framework.
- Provides virtual support via Wilson Virtual Implementation Support platform following guidelines.
- Consults as needed with former and current participants enrolled in professional learning programs.
- Answers program and instruction inquiries from teachers, parents, and others as assigned by Customer Support
- Schedules travel, completing and submitting monthly expense reports.
- Updates all stakeholders and in‑house system regarding professional learning‑delivery assignments.
- Regularly attends and participates in company, department, team meetings via phone, web or in person.
- Completes all assigned work in a timely and professional manner.
- Represents Wilson at conferences and exhibits across the country as needed.
- Works closely with Professional Learning Manager to continually enhance and align presentation, virtual implementation sessions and coaching skills to current guidelines.
- Communicates closely with Professional Learning Manager regarding all assigned and other work.
- Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in (Prevention/ Intervention/Remedial‑Dyslexic), K‑12 and Adult.
- Understand and display WLT’s values
- Other duties as assigned
- Two or more years of Fundations classroom teaching. Optional/preferred:
Current Fundations® Facilitator or Presenter credential;
Just Words Facilitator or Presenter credential. - Able to…
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