Director of Literacy

Director of Literacy
Salary: $109,913-153,878
 

• An appropriate valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II, Supervisory and/or Principal Certificate
• A Master's Degree with Course Work in curriculum and instruction
• Three to Five years’ experience In Central Office and/or School Level Leadership
• Five years of successful public-school teaching experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and software programs typically used within  
•  the classroom
•  A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside the district.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151)
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Summary

The Director of Literacy will lead the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices, focusing on pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade components of the science of reading and structured Literacy in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Eight. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of evidenced-based strategies for literacy development for all students served in the Allentown School District, and has experience? in developing and leading systems aligned to the Districtwide vision for literacy development and application that foster reading success for all students.

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive PreK-12 literacy strategy centered on the Science of Reading to ensure evidence-based practices across all grade levels.
• Oversee and guide the integration of structured literacy components, including phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics, into curriculum design and instructional practices.
• Collaborate with school leaders, instructional leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches to promote high-quality professional development on evidenced-based practices and structured literacy approaches and support their effective classroom  implementation.
• Evaluate students' literacy data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions based on the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and evidenced-based practices.
• Provide guidance and support in selecting and implementing evidence-based reading and writing assessments aligned to the Science of Reading

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides oversight in the implementation of all literacy curricula, in all curricular areas and interventions, Pre-K through 12
• Coordinates the development of a District-wide Literacy philosophy and assures complete alignment of all content areas as they relate to Literacy, with the Standards Aligned System (SAS)
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure that Literacy is fully integrated Pre-K through12
• Coordinates with Human Resources in screening, interviewing and hiring all staff related to Literacy
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining District common assessments aligned to literacy curriculum
• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Professional Learning in providing oversight and planning for all professional development of Literacy; including pre-service and in-service workshops and in-service programs at the district and building level
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel in the development, writing, and implementation of proposals to acquire funding
• Coordinates the preparation of status reports and presentations to teachers, administrators, district office personnel and the Board of School Directors as they relate to Literacy
• Provides committee leadership in all Literacy related areas
• Interfaces with Supervisors of Instruction in organizing classroom learning to focus on comprehension checks, responsive classrooms and higher order thinking skills
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer in preparing and monitoring Literacy line items in the curriculum budget and equitably provides resource support
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with state and local education agencies
• Participates on higher education, business, and community education advisory committees
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer or the Superintendent