Program Coordinator III (Literacy) - School Superintendent (Prescott)

This position is 30 hours per week. Under minimal supervision, leads county-wide efforts to improve literacy instruction across all school districts by providing expert guidance, professional development, and collaborative support to administrators and educators. Provides leadership as well as works in fulfilling federal and state deliverables with specific duties and responsibilities dictated by program directives. Assesses literacy needs and challenges of schools through surveys, classroom observations, and collaborative discussions to support and develop effective literacy systems. Provides ongoing support for literacy programs and the delivery of professional development for educators in structured literacy methodologies and implementation. Assists districts with curriculum adoption to ensure integration with structured literacy elements. Provides instructional coaching, modeling, and demonstration as needed to enhance program initiatives. Collaborates with schools to create actionable plans based on student data and uses evidenced-based practices to identify areas of improvement. Supports schools with engaging parents and caregivers to promote specific Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Literacy, or related field.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a literacy coach, reading specialist, instructional leader or closely related field. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement of year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. Must possess fingerprint clearance card.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of structured literacy. All pertinent facets of the field of education. Sensitivity to rural issues. Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition. Clerical office practices and procedures. Research techniques and report writing. Current Microsoft Office software.

Skill in:

Public speaking and presentation. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

Function effectively and autonomously within established guidelines while exercising good judgment in making decisions which impact the department. Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with established departmental and county policies and procedures. Develop, design, and deliver training to meet objectives and county school expectations. Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department. Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties. Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion. Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA:

Exempt Grade:

11

Classification:

At-Will Safety Sensitive:

No