Middle School Literacy Specialist
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Interlaken
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY: - The Middle School Literacy
Specialist will be a visionary for students who are at-risk for
academic underperformance due to reading and writing challenges.
This person will support students to succeed in the rigorous
academic programs offered at Rochester Prep. - This role will focus
on leading and delivering literacy interventions, that aim to close
gaps in reading and writing, to students who are considered at-risk
or students with specific learning disabilities. - The Literacy
Specialists will be instrumental in giving students access to grade
level curriculum through literacy equity. -Reports to: Building
Principal ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - -
- Oversee and deliver multi-tier literacy intervention services
for students in grades 5 - 8. - -
- Monitor progress of students and share with school team
leaders, teachers, and families. -
- Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel
empowered to become self-guided learners. -
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers, school
leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student
work and assessments.
- Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel
seen, loved, and heard.
- Partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources
are available to support learning needs. -
- Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate
community, model our core values, and encourage student
achievement. - -Qualifications
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment
in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social
emotional and academic development.
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external
partners in the best interest of students.
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to
improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban
schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Literacy, Special Education, the
Humanities, Social Sciences, or related fields of study. -
- Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is
not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY
state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these
requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and
maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if
you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers
are required to become certified in the state of New York within a
reasonable period after beginning employment.Additional
InformationOur people are what makes us Uncommon. - -We believe our
compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our
values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to enhance our ability to
attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. -Our staff
receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop
and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality
education to our students and families.Compensation for this
position: -The starting compensation for this role based in New
York is between $50,000 to $64,700. - The starting pay will depend
on various factors that may include but are not limited to
professional experience, education, training, certifications,
tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. -Because one of
the things that we value is staff tenure in a role, we do not
currently cap salary ranges. -Please note: ranges may differ for
staff who work from a location other than Rochester.Benefits: We
offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, -
benefits and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and
finances of our staff and their families.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Financial Planning & Wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension
plan -
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Program - & 529 Savings
plan
- Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
- Leave of Absence
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +
- Mental Health and Counseling support
- Relocation Assistance
- Other Perks and DiscountsUncommon believes in the importance of
being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables
our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an
exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and
experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive
community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues
of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal
opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that
individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits
associated with employment and are provided reasonable
accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job
functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please
email .
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Syracuse , Middle School Literacy Specialist, Other , Interlaken, New York
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