Assistant Literacy Director / Summer School Principal - Vacancy ID: 187459

Under the direction of the District Administrator, the Assistant Director of Literacy is responsible for providing interventions for students individually or in small groups, to enable students to develop literacy skills. As a literacy leader, the position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive literacy program through coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practice for literacy instruction. Additionally, the position will plan and implement the district’s comprehensive summer school program in collaboration with the Administrative Team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a valid driver’s license, valid Wisconsin Reading Teacher or Specialist License AND a Principal License, and a Director of Instruction Licensure is preferred. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCES: 3+ years experience in curriculum design, evaluation, development, instructional coaching, administration 5+ years as a Reading Specialist. REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY: District Administrator TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The Board of Education approved salary and benefits as outlined in the salary and stipend guide - 261 contract days per year beginning July 1 SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: Private School Title I Reading Teacher and Summer School Program TITLE I - PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: -Provide intervention/direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified groups and individual students. -Serve as part of the Building Consultation Team (BCT) in both schools to help identify, and, when necessary, assess students in need of reading remediation. -Research and purchase intervention materials appropriate for students’ needs. -Collect, review, and share reading and writing data to ensure goals are being met. -A majority of the reading specialist’s time shall be devoted to coaching to include: co-teaching, collaboration, facilitation of instructional strategies, modeling, observing, and providing feedback. -Provide curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports district initiatives. -Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings and provide instructional support. -Conduct coaching cycles with observations and feedback to teachers on effectiveness of literacy instruction. Collaborate with and coach teachers on using classroom data to plan instruction. -Participate in parent conferences and provide instructional suggestions -Remain grounded in content standards and objectives in order to facilitate meaningful instruction -Serve with the administrative leadership team and work in collaboration with administrators on various district initiatives and goals -Collaborate with the district administrator to keep Title I and ESSA plans up to date. Partner with the Administrative Team to ensure service and communication to our private school partner(s). -Communicate and document all Title I regulations in yearly monitoring binder -Oversee Title I resource teacher/interventionist that works with private school -Coordinate parent engagement activities -Have excellent writing and speaking skills, and ability to communicate with students, teachers, and families of students. In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for: -Performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, District policies and administrative guidelines and local standards and regulations. -Adhering to District policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. NOTICE: All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document in and of itself does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The District retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time. The School District of Manawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, handicap or any other factor provided for by state and federal laws and regulations.