Director of Secondary Literacy

Department or Area: Learning and Teaching
Reports to: Executive Director of Learning and Teaching

About the Role

The Director of Secondary Literacy provides strategic leadership for literacy instruction in grades 6–12 through the implementation of the Science of Reading, evidence-based literacy practices, disciplinary literacy, writing, communication, and critical thinking across all content areas. The Director ensures students develop the literacy skills necessary for academic success, postsecondary readiness, career preparation, and civic engagement through high-quality Tier I instruction and equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities. The Director leads districtwide reading and writing initiatives, supports the implementation of high-quality instructional materials, and builds the content knowledge, instructional expertise, and leadership capacity of teachers and administrators to ensure rigorous, standards-aligned Tier I literacy instruction across all secondary classrooms. The Director develops systems that promote literacy achievement, implementation fidelity, and continuous improvement while collaborating with school and district leaders to strengthen literacy instruction across all content areas and ensure students are prepared to read, write, communicate, and think critically in college, career, and life.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for literacy instruction in grades 6–12.
• Implement the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Promote disciplinary literacy, writing, communication, and critical thinking across all content areas.
• Ensure equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities and high-quality Tier I instruction.
• Lead districtwide reading and writing initiatives.
• Support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
• Build content knowledge, instructional expertise, and leadership capacity of teachers and administrators.
• Develop systems for literacy achievement, implementation fidelity, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to strengthen literacy instruction across all content areas.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate.
• Valid Pennsylvania Principal Certificate, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate, Letter of Eligibility, or other appropriate Pennsylvania administrative certification.
• Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy, Reading, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, including experience in elementary education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful leadership experience at the school or district level.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances as required by law.

Salary and benefits are based on the Act 93 Agreement.