Literacy Specialist - White Oak Secondary

Description

Position:
Literacy Specialist

Reports to:

Director of Academics

Position type: 11-month

Start date:

26-27 School Year

Compensation:
Starting at $65,264 annually

• Set clear expectations and standards for excellence in literacy instruction across all content areas with the Principal and/or Director of Academics.
• Ensure students receive outstanding instruction in reading intervention classes by observing and coaching a cohort of reading intervention teachers.
• Ensure Emergent Bilingual (EB), non‑fluent, and dyslexic students receive appropriate accommodations in all classrooms through observation and coaching of content teachers and collaboration with instructional leadership.
• Track progress monitoring of reading intervention teachers and grades of EBs and dyslexic students and use data to drive coaching.
• Work with district Instructional Coaches to provide targeted support to first‑ and second‑year teachers.
• Collaborate with Home Office leadership on system‑wide instructional initiatives.
• Direct campus EB and dyslexia programs to ensure academic success of these students and maintain compliance with state and federal law.
• Coordinate and direct testing for special populations, including MAP and R‑CBM benchmarks, LAS, TELPAS, and dyslexia screenings throughout the year.
• Oversee EB compliance work completed by a campus clerk, registrar, or office coordinator.
• Ensure EB and dyslexic students receive appropriate accommodations on high‑stakes testing, including STAAR and Common Assessments, and assist in applying for accommodations for dyslexic students taking College Board exams.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group literacy instruction to dyslexic students needing Level‑2 services and additional support in spoken English, writing or handwriting, or additional time in intervention.
• Assist in planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities to campus teachers and staff during the beginning of the year and select professional development days throughout the school year.
• Provide leadership in identifying and acquiring appropriate teaching materials, textbooks, and equipment.
• Teach two periods of reading intervention per day or serve as Dean of Instruction for four reading intervention teachers, as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with ESL or Bilingual certification.
• Three years of literacy teaching in the classroom.
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to work urgently in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional.

• Teaching experience related to Literacy (English, ELA, Reading Intervention, Dyslexia teacher, ESL teacher, etc.).
• Master’s Degree in Dyslexia, Education, Reading, Special Education, or a related field.
• Two years of direct‑instruction teaching experience.
• Familiarity with assessments central to this role – TELPAS, LAS, and MAP.

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools.
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos.
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of outstanding results.
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth.

• Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance: $0 monthly medical option with $600 towards a Health Savings Account; includes Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and other supplemental benefits. Eligibility requires 20+ hours a week; 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457(b) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 12 days for those working 20+ hours a week with prorated days based on start dates.
• Paid Leave Programming: Paid entire leave for medical, maternity, and paternity needs at 100% based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development: Ongoing professional development through high‑quality programs and coaching.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.