District Literacy Specialist Position Available In York, South Carolina

District Literacy Specialist
Rock Hill School District
Academics and Accountability/Instruction – Rock Hill, South Carolina This job is also posted in Rock Hill School District 3
Job Details

Job ID:

5216842

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 4, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2025
Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

SC certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Reading/Literacy required
Master’s Degree in Education required
Minimum of five years experience at the elementary level or in specialized reading with elementary students
Thorough knowledge of reading and developmentally appropriate practices and evidence of application of proven practice
Must have a personal commitment to self-reflection, learning new skills, and acquiring new knowledge; (evidence of continuous, diverse professional growth and development; e.g., attending conferences, reading books and articles on language, literacy development, and teaching; sharing new knowledge and insights with others; holding membership in professional organizations)
Extensive experience mentoring adults and facilitating professional dialogue
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective observation skills
Ability to work with the educational change process in a knowledgeable and humane way
Skill at organizing materials and services
Ability to collect and analyze data
Outstanding references from current and former supervisors
Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report

Salary Range:

Administrative

Length of Contract:

12 months

Starting Date:

Immediately upon selection
College transcripts, three references, and a copy of appropriate credentials should also be submitted during the application process.
Prior to employment, the District will request a criminal record history check for past action of crimes. For this reason, information about date of birth, gender, and race is requested as a part of the application process.
Literacy Specialist
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Elementary Education, the District Literacy Specialist will assist in directing the activities of Rock Hill Schools elementary literacy programs. The District Literacy Specialist will work with the Executive Director of Elementary Education and school based reading coaches to develop literacy plans for Rock Hill Schools.
The district literacy specialist will provide expert guidance and professional development on the most effective ways to implement literacy instruction in all Rock Hill Elementary Schools.
The District Literacy Specialist must be knowledgeable about current research in reading, will investigate curriculum studies, must have the ability to relate well with people and establish a positive working relationship with school staff and district administration.
Literacy Specialist Responsibilities & Duties
Develop and implement a literacy program scope and sequence/pacing guide for students in grades K-5 that aligns with state standards.
Develop shared assessments to measure student growth during each school year.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure high quality literacy instruction in all K-5 classrooms.
Design and implement professional development opportunities for teachers, school coaches, and administrators.
Demonstrate and/or model literacy lessons for teachers and school based reading coaches and offer continued coaching.
Provide individual and small group coaching to support school based literacy coaches. Evaluate the effectiveness of literacy programs and make recommendations for improvement. Stay current on best practices and trends in literacy instruction
Literacy Specialist Qualifications & Skills
Master’s degree in literacy, reading education, or a related field
Certification as a Literacy Specialist or Reading Specialist
Experience as school based literacy coach
Proven track record of improving student literacy outcome
Familiarity with digital literacy tools and resources
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret literacy assessment data
Experience in curriculum development and instructional design
Strong knowledge of current literacy research and best practice
•LETRS Certification preferred

Position Type:

Full-Time