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Title: Elementary Literacy Coordinator (Reading Wizard / Literacy Luminary)

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Qualifications:

• Appropriate NYS certification is required: valid Professional NYS certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2), Childhood Education (1-6), Literacy (Birth-2), Literacy (1-6), Mathematics (5-6 Extension), or School Building Leader.
• Minimum of five years of successful education experience.
• Valid Professional NYS certification in School District Leader required or actively seeking Educational Leadership Certification.

Terms of Employment:

• Starting Salary: Negotiable
• Annual Raise: Negotiable
• Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
• Contract Term: 11 months

Evaluation:

• Annually by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Talent Officer, and Executive Director (CEO)

Role: The Elementary Literacy Coordinator serves as a primary resource and subject matter expert on Literacy and Phonics curriculum for faculty, staff, and external representatives. The Coordinator ensures that curricular development aligns with strategic needs and NYS Learning Guidelines, supports high-quality instructional planning, student engagement, and lesson delivery. The Coordinator also coaches and mentors teachers, supports assessment implementation, and aids in data collection and analysis for grades K-4.

Rewarding Experience: Enhancing the quality of Literacy instruction and supporting teacher development to improve student outcomes.

Primary Functions:

• Instructional Coaching
• Systems Management
• Instructional Leadership
• Lesson Planning & Development
• Assessments & Data
• Literacy & Phonics Curriculum Management

Supervisory Functions:

• Directly supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides

Duties and Responsibilities:

Systems Management:

• Manage and monitor all district-wide web-based and software programs for K-4 education.
• Act as lead manager for K-4 data collection and student tracking.
• Support the CEO and CAO on K-4 student performance based on assessment data.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting systems.
• Support software licenses for instructional resources at the K-4 level.

Instructional Coaching:

• Support district instructional vision, practices, and policies through coaching and mentoring.
• Assist CAO and principals with classroom management, student engagement, and instructional practices.
• Coach and model core instructional practices for new and experienced teachers.
• Support teachers with implementing high-quality teaching and learning techniques.

Instructional Leadership:

• Support high-quality instruction within elementary schools.
• Travel to Buffalo and Rochester schools as needed.
• Attend and contribute to academic team meetings.
• Assist with professional development planning and delivery.
• Provide initial training and ongoing support for curriculum and instruction.

Lesson Planning & Development:

• Lead weekly planning meetings for grades K-4.
• Monitor and review lesson plans for curriculum alignment and instructional quality.
• Support teachers with lesson content internalization and development.
• Contribute to additional K-4 curriculum planning as needed.

Assessments & Data:

• Support district-wide diagnostic, benchmark, and performance assessments.
• Assist principals with assessment data meetings.
• Support teachers with assessment data analysis and strategic planning.
• Collaborate on the administration of NYS Grades 3-4 Math & ELA Assessments.

Literacy & Phonics Curriculum Management:

• Support Literacy, Literacy Centers, and Phonics Curriculum for K-4 classrooms.
• Assist CAO with defining and revising Literacy & Phonics curriculum and scope and sequences.
• Support teachers with Phonics lessons, Literacy Center resources, and activities.
• Maintain and revise district-wide Literacy, Phonics, and Reading assessments.

Other:

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO or CAO.

Key Competencies:

• Critical evaluation and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Ethical practice

How it Supports the Mission and Vision:

• Enhances Literacy instruction quality and teacher development.
• Ensures curricular alignment with strategic goals and NYS Learning Guidelines.
• Promotes student engagement and academic success.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate NYS certification is required: valid Professional NYS certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2), Childhood Education (1-6), Literacy (Birth-2), Literacy (1-6), Mathematics (5-6 Extension), or School Building Leader.
• Minimum of five years of successful education experience.
• Valid Professional NYS certification in School District Leader required or actively seeking Educational Leadership Certification.