Literacy Specialist

LITERACY SPECIALIST

Legacy Academy is a growing and expanding K-8 Charter School in Elizabeth, CO. This growth creates the need for new teachers at our school. Our Mission - Legacy Academy exists to cultivate strong character, a deep appreciation for academic excellence, and meaningful connections among students, families and educators. Our Vision - Legacy Academy aspires to be a model of academic excellence, student-focused learning and strong school-family partnership — preparing students to thrive in a complex, changing world. Our Ethos

CHARACTER. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.

Legacy Academy seeks candidates who will:

• Embrace the Mission and Vision of Legacy Academy.
• Strive to be a good Character role model each day toward students and adults
• Enthusiastically engage with other members of the Legacy Academy Community.
• Understand the primary reason a school exists is to provide an opportunity for each student to achieve academic Excellence .

Responsibilities:

• Teach phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners and work alongside classroom teachers to support differentiation in the classroom
• Knowledge of the READ Act and ability to fulfill requirements
• Work with READ Plan students to provide effective reading interventions
• Administer and oversee the Acadience assessment and progress monitoring across a body of evidence for students on given caseload
• Effectively diagnose student literacy deficiencies
• Implement strong literacy training and experience in the application of best practices in early/emergent reading strategies.
• Communicate proactively with other staff, students, and parents
• Creates positive relationships with other Legacy Academy staff and lives out the social contract created by staff.
• Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, staff, community, and parents.
• Arrives on time prepared for each workday, including days with students, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development days.

Title:

Reading Specialist At-will Agreement :

Full-time position - 185 days

Reports To:

Principal and Elementary Assistant Principal Salary:

$50K - $70K Based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with Legacy Academy's mission, vision, and philosophy.

Date Posted:

4-17-26 Open until filled. Interviews start May 2nd.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred Reading specialist certification, or willing to obtain 5 years of teaching experience Possess strong content knowledge and instructional skills Passion to see students excel in reading Tech skills to operate basic computer programs Enjoy working with students

Benefits:

Eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA) District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance Short and long-term disability Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options Eligible for paid sick leave and personal time

Job Types:

Contract, Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

License/Certification:

Colorado teaching certificate and highly qualified status (Required)

Work Location:

In person