RTI Literacy Coordinator

Job Title:

RTI Literacy Coordinator Department:

Instruction Reports To:

Director of Academic Tiered Services Compensation:

$78,408

TRS Classification:

Classified Summary:

The RTI Literacy Coordinator oversees literacy intervention services and supports staff in identifying and addressing the needs of struggling readers. This role includes coaching teachers, guiding data-driven instruction, and ensuring effective, consistent interventions, including support for students at risk for dyslexia. The coordinator also helps strengthen literacy systems within an MTSS framework. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ? Lead and facilitate regular collaboration meetings with RTI Literacy Specialists to ensure alignment of coaching practices and intervention support. ? Monitor implementation of structured literacy practices for consistency and quality. ? Facilitate problem-solving meetings with teachers and interventionists focused on instructional concerns, including student engagement and student growth, to strengthen intervention practices across the district. ? Help design and strengthen the literacy supports and services required within an MTSS framework. ? Collaborate closely with the RTI Math Coordinator to ensure alignment of coaching practices and intervention systems for specialists, supporting consistent implementation of MTSS instructional practices across literacy and math. ? Facilitate, develop, and oversee the delivery of district-wide professional development focused on the evidence-based intervention practices within an MTSS framework, including strategies designed to support all struggling learners, including students with characteristics of dyslexia. ? Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Tiered Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

? Provides direct supervision and support to RTI Literacy Specialists. Education and/or Experience ? Master's Degree in reading, language and literacy, special education, or related field required ? Current and appropriate OK teaching license in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Reading Specialist ? Building-level or district-level leadership experience preferred ? Training in the Science of Reading Required, including certification or coursework in evidence-based practices (e.g., Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), CALP (Certified Academic Language Practitioner), The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) Certification, Educational Therapist certification or other Orton-Gillingham Training (Take Flight, Alphabetic Phonics (AP), Wilson, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) or Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) ? Reading Specialist certification or Literacy Interventionist training required, or willing to obtain/make progress towards one of these certification during the 26-27 school year ? Classroom or SPED teaching experience required Qualifications ? Experience providing instructional coaching and professional development to teachers ? Experience implementing or supporting

RTI/MTSS

frameworks ? Knowledge of the Strong Readers Act requirements and literacy screening and intervention processes ? Experience supervising or leading instructional specialists or intervention teams ? Supports and communicates effectively with colleagues, including administrators. ? Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships. ? Demonstrates skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. ? Knowledge of reading interventions ? Knowledge of curriculum design and instructional strategies, quality instructional practices, professional development, student data analysis, assessment practices, and staff training techniques. ? Demonstrates leadership skills in professional practice. ? Reads, interprets, and applies legal mandates, policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to school and departmental operations. ? Develops goals and objectives; establishes and meets schedules and timelines. ? Defines projects and specifications; deals with a variety of projects simultaneously; prepares clear and concise management reports. ? Understands and carries out oral and written directions. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Exchanges and retrieves information in person, by email, and on the telephone. ? Applies policies and procedures related to the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position with good judgment in a variety of situations. ? Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to students, families, and supervisors. Mathematical Skills Basic math skills required Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with EdPlan preferred. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations ? Current driver's license and valid car insurance Other Qualifications ? Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made ? Must have favorable employment references Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is remotely based and also must travel to various Epic sites. This requires spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.) Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email Epic.hr@epiccharterschools.org. Someone will call you to discuss further.