Literacy Specialist

About the role

The Literacy Specialist (“LS”) at Wilson Language Training is a key lever for the success of Wilson’s programs nationally. They deliver Fundations® and Just Words® professional learning programs for teachers and school faculty, supporting instruction and strengthening student results. This role involves frequent travel to schools and classrooms around the country, and includes required attendance at company and departmental meetings.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Fundations® and Just Words® professional learning programs for teachers and school faculty as part of Wilson implementation plans to ensure fidelity, support instruction, and strengthen student results.
• Travels to training sites as needed and where needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments.
• Works closely and professionally with school-based administrators to schedule professional learning services following Wilson Coaching Framework.
• Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, the Literacy Advisors, Customer Success Teams, and operates as a team player to help build awareness and excitement for Wilson’s products and services with leaders and educators.
• Shares regular updates regarding school-based assignments to team and manager.
• Provides instructor-led workshops and study group meetings in alignment with Wilson’s frameworks for effective coaching.
• Provides in-classroom coaching and Fundations and Just Words certifications following well-defined guidelines and Wilson’s Coaching Framework.
• Facilitates goal setting with teachers during coaching and Facilitator certification visits based on Wilson Coaching Framework.
• Provides virtual support via Wilson Virtual Implementation Support platform following guidelines.
• Consults as needed with former and current participants enrolled in professional learning programs.
• Answers program and instruction inquiries from teachers, parents, and others as assigned by Customer Support.
• Schedules travel, completing and submitting monthly expense reports.
• Updates all stakeholders and in-house system regarding professional learning-delivery assignments.
• Regularly attends and participates in company, department, team meetings via phone, web or in person.
• Completes all assigned work in a timely and professional manner.
• Represents Wilson at conferences and exhibits across the country as needed.
• Works closely with Professional Learning Manager to continually enhance and align presentation, virtual implementation sessions and coaching skills to current guidelines.
• Communicates closely with Professional Learning Manager regarding all assigned and other work.
• Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in (Prevention/ Intervention/Remedial-Dyslexic), K-12 and Adult.
• Understands and displays WLT’s values.

Requirements

• Two or more years of Fundations classroom teaching.
• Optional/preferred: Current Fundations® Facilitator or Presenter credential; Just Words Facilitator or Presenter credential.
• Able to travel nation-wide as needed, up to 70% or more as designated by assignments.
• Willing to participate in on-boarding coaching and ongoing training requirements as needed.
• Has working knowledge of Science of Reading pedagogy and embodies excellence in teaching structured literacy.
• Knowledge of Implementation Science a plus.
• Outstanding presentation and learner engagement skills.
• Experience instructing, guiding, and mentoring educational professionals and presenting to adults.
• Understands and displays the tenets of effective and consistent communications with management.
• Able to work with both teachers and students.
• Able to provide constructive feedback.
• Able to handle multiple assignments and projects.
• Strong scheduling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work individually and as a team member.
• Experience working with school administrators a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (or equivalent work experience), required.
• Master’s degree in education or related field (or equivalent work experience), preferred.
• Concentration in Reading a plus.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance.
• 401k plan with partial employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• "O'Connor days," which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, as well as other perks.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $73,700 - $100,000.

Schedule

Primarily based out of employee’s own home office when not in schools and classrooms with customers.