26 - Elementary Literacy Specialist (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Skills

• Possess an in-depth understanding of the Colorado Academic English Language Arts and Social Studies state standards, curriculum and assessment programs with emphasis in English Language Arts.
• Demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction.
• Experience in preparing and presenting high quality, research based professional development.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing, both within the local district, and externally with the community.
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals, and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships.
• Initiative working independently and with groups.
• Ability to integrate technology into instructional practices and programs.
• Knowledge of developing scope and sequence and assessment documents.
• Experience in coaching teachers and/or facilitating professional development for teachers and leaders.
• Experience leading data team meetings and/or professional learning communities (PLC's) and professional development.
• Experience in Pueblo School District No. 60 curriculum adoption process.

About the role

The primary responsibility of an Elementary Literacy Specialist is to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of applicable District instructional program with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills. The Specialist is responsible for providing an instructional program (including curriculum and assessment design) designed to assist teachers in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, and classroom management. The Specialist will assist with the implementation of best practices in the classroom through demonstration lessons, observation of teachers who are changing instructional practices, reflective sessions following observations, facilitating PLC's, and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee READ Act plans and budgets at the building and district level.
• Provide ongoing support for READ plans to include professional development of building leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches.
• Collaborate with principals on supporting individual teacher development and improvement.
• Review assessment results by school and participate in the development of an improvement plan.
• Work with Human Resources and school supervisors to ensure that identified educators and leaders have been fully trained and certified in accordance with Literacy professional development requirements.
• Coach teacher leaders, teachers (regular education/special education) and administrators in leading district initiatives regarding intervention programming, educational pedagogy, and improved instruction toward increased student learning.
• Assist teachers with using assessment data to plan instruction.
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of effective classroom management strategies, individual behavioral intervention plans, instructional planning, and classroom organization as needed.
• Provide direct contact to classroom teachers, reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, and real-time coaching; Model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up support to ensure effective teacher implementation.
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available resources to support teachers, students, and schools.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Facilitate District and school-based professional development.
• Facilitate Data Meetings and PLC's.
• Aid in the identification, acquisition, and organization of available curriculum, assessments and resources to support teachers and schools.
• Developing scope and sequence and assessment documents.
• Coaching secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers.
• Facilitate district and school-based professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Principal or Administrator License.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
• Endorsement/Credentials in assigned area: English Language Arts or Elementary Education.
• Master's Degree in Education or Educational related content area.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in instructional area: English Language Arts or Elementary Education.
• Valid Colorado Driver License.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Demands: Sitting - Frequently, Standing - Frequently, Walking (level surface) - Occasionally, Crawling - Not Applicable, Reaching overhead - Frequently, Reaching extension - Frequently, Repetitive use arms - Frequently, Repetitive use wrists - Frequently, Repetitive use hands grasping - Frequently, Repetitive use hands squeezing - Occasionally, Fine manipulation - Continually, Using foot control - Occasionally.

Benefits

• Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits Status: FLSA Status: Exempt.

Pay

APT Salary Schedule

Schedule

187 Days Work Year