Northeast Literacy Consultant

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) seeks an Education Program Consultant II to support statewide early literacy, early mathematics, and social‑emotional development initiatives for preschool through grade
3. This role reports to the Director of the Office of Early Learning and works collaboratively with district and regional partners to scale evidence‑informed programs.

The Office of Early Learning (OEL) provides leadership, technical assistance, professional development, and other support to local education agencies for the implementation of evidence‑informed practices in Preschool – Grade 3 programs, including the NC Early Learning Inventory. The OEL promotes the alignment of Preschool – Grade 3 program components to address the unique needs of young children and their families, with an emphasis on standards, curricula, assessment, and evidence‑informed instructional practices.

• Support all aspects of identification, development, implementation, and statewide scaling‑up of early literacy, early mathematics, and social‑emotional development initiatives for Preschool through Grade 3.
• Collaborate with regional and district systems such as Regional Support Teams and Regional Education Service Alliances to build statewide capacity for successful scale‑up and sustainability of early education initiatives aligned with Read to Achieve.
• Partner with other NC Department of Public Instruction offices, state agencies, and external stakeholders to support related early education initiatives.
• Mentor and coach nineteen Early Literacy Specialists in the Northeast region, focusing on aligned communication and support related to Science of Reading/LETRS implementation and sustainability across North Carolina.
• Serve on and support the work of the State Regional Support Team within the assigned State Board of Education region.
• Provide early childhood expertise as the team analyzes data and plans support for LEAs, including the provision of technical assistance, professional development, and systems‑level coaching related to identified priorities.
• Collect recent, relevant, and actionable data pertaining to early education initiative usability testing and implementation to support practice‑informed policy development and rapid and long‑term improvement cycles.
• Collect data to inform the alignment of early education efforts with current systems in districts and at the regional/state level.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Master’s degree in an education field from an accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to Read to Achieve and Early Education within the Preschool – Grade 5 continuum.
• Knowledge of evidence‑informed literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Experience conducting professional development virtually and in‑person.

Salary range: $63,927.00 – $88,910.00. The position is anticipated to become available on July
28,2026.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.