School Based Literacy Instructional Specialist
- George Brockton Public Schools Manthala George Jr. Elementary School
- Brockton, Massachusetts Open in
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5753038
Application Deadline:
Jun 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Job Description TO:
ALL TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM
Dr. Kathleen F.
Moran, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources SUBJECT:
School-based Literacy Instructional Specialist
- grant funded (PRISM & Title I)
Qualifications:
- Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure as a Reading Specialist
- Minimum of five years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience
- Deep knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy
- Expertise in the Science of Reading and demonstrated ability to support research-based literacy instruction
- Strong understanding of evidence-based literacy instructional practices
- including ECRI
- and HQIM
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- Proven ability to analyze and use data to inform instruction and drive student achievement
- Demonstrated strengths in leadership, communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Job-Embedded Coaching:
Provide targeted, classroom-embedded coaching to support educators in planning and delivering high quality, standards-aligned literacy that meets the needs of learners, including MLLs and students with disabilities. Be willing to receive coaching focused on supporting high quality literacy instruction and the Science of Reading. 2.
Collaborative Lesson Planning:
Partner with general education (inclusive of Launch), ESL, and special education teachers during common planning time to co-plan lessons rooted in the Science of Reading and inclusive of culturally and linguistically responsive practices. 3.
Model and Co-Teach:
Demonstrate effective, research-based literacy instructional strategies through modeling and co-teaching in classrooms 4.
Professional Learning Facilitation:
Collaborate on and lead professional learning during staff meetings, in-service days, and grade level meetings/common planning time. 5.
Data-Driven Support:
Assist educators in analyzing literacy data (e.g., DIBELS; STAR Reading) to inform instruction and monitor progress. 6.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with school and district teams (e.g., STEM and Language Acquisition instructional coaches, EL specialists, administrators) to align efforts, share effective practices, and strengthen implementation of the district's vision for literacy. Serve as a member of the school's IST.
Compensation:
Teachers' salary Schedule plus up to five days beyond the teacher work year, to be compensated at the individual's per diem rate of pay. A resume of professional experience should accompany the letter of intent.
Position Type:
Full-time Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts Welcome to Manthala George Jr. Elementary School Mission Statement of George School Our core belief is that all children can learn, the mission of the George School is to maintain high expectations for students to reach their potential in academic and social growth. Vision Statement of George School By the end of grade five, all students at the George School will be proficient or above in all content areas as measured by district summative assessments. Students will also be able to demonstrate appropriate conduct and social interaction skills. Job Requirements The Brockton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated. In order to better serve our students and the community, the District seeks to build a work force that reflects diversity of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical condition, and veteran/military status. We encourage all to consider employment opportunities within our school district. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Karen Spaulding 43 Crescent Street Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Phone:
508-580-7000
Email:
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