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New Visions for Public Schools is hiring a Professional Learning Specialist - Literacy. The specialist will develop and implement literacy professional learning opportunities, coach teachers and instructional leaders, and support reading intervention programs aligned with compliance and current educational standards. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance literacy instruction and student reading outcomes.

Highlights

Develop and implement school-based literacy intervention programs and reading assessment systems.
Coach novice teachers and instructional leaders on literacy interventions and implementation 3 times per week.
Collaborate with Curriculum team, data analysts, and school staff to monitor program effectiveness and student progress.
Require expert knowledge of Wilson Language Interventions, Ortho-Gillingham, Just Words, REWARDS; familiarity with Stari and READ 180 preferred.
Analyze student reading data, including for students with disabilities (SWD) and multilingual learners (MLL), to set instructional goals and place students in appropriate supports.
Hold a master's degree with 7-10 years of experience in public education, preferably in urban and secondary school settings.
Provide professional development and facilitate network-level learning for educators around reading data and assessment systems.
Understand high school graduation requirements and compliance for special populations.
Salary range from $74,481 to $111,722, with placement based on experience.
Work requires in-person presence at schools and collaboration across multiple departments and educators.

Professional Learning Specialist - Literacy Full Description

Professional Learning Specialist - Literacy

New York, NY

The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department works to ensure outstanding instruction in every classroom. Sustainable implementation of high-quality curriculum is the most important driver of that aim and supports the growth of teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians at various stages throughout their careers. We aspire to ground our C&I work in a set of shared elements. We start with an understanding of how students learn; we organize around adult learning principles to support teachers and school leaders; we embed opportunities to modify curriculum materials for specific classroom contexts or student needs; and we organize everything around continuous improvement, to get better over time.

The Professional Learning Specialist role involves the following major bodies of work:

In collaboration with New Visions staff, teacher leaders, and external experts, gain an understanding of existing Literacy resources, both in New Visions curriculum and across content areas.
Develop and implement professional learning opportunities that support teachers in understanding our curriculum, shifting standards, and instructional moves that support student thinking, speaking, and writing
Implement systems to scale reading development in core instruction and interventions within schools.
Coach teachers and instructional leaders in strategic planning for reading interventions and implementation using research-based literacy approaches and shared high-quality instructional materials as a foundation for building school-based instructional capacity (3x/week minimum)
Ensure that the state and federal compliance requirements for students with disabilities and multilingual learners are met when designing reading support programs.
Stay informed of shifts in the field (including the science of reading, NY State Standards, Regents, and national standards) and develop materials to inform instructional leaders and teachers about these shifts.

This role requires deep and consistent collaboration with Curriculum team members and New Visions’ school-facing staff in School Support. It also requires a thoughtful exchange with teachers and leaders enrolled in literacy support projects and/or schools interested in participating.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet regularly with NYC school-based teams and teachers to:

Develop and facilitate the implementation of a school-based literacy intervention program and reading assessment system for a portfolio of schools.
Travel to school sites (min 3X/week) to coach novice teachers on approved intervention programs
Refine and systematize a set of core decisions that schools must make to support and monitor reading programs that are aligned with school needs.
Work with school leaders to coach and train literacy intervention teachers for a portfolio of schools.
Review student reading data, including SWD and MLL, and assist schools with placing students in appropriate reading support services, and setting instructional goals for reading.
Build school staff understanding of reading data and assessment systems through network-level professional learning.

Work with other New Visions staff to:

Understand and monitor the implementation of these systems and structures in collaboration with the Data Analyst for Literacy.
Analyze performance data using the New Visions Data Portal and data systems to track student progress and the effectiveness of programs and initiatives on reading development.
Support instruction and instructional coaching across the network

Education and Experience:

Masters-level degree
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in public education, preferably urban schools and secondary level

Required Skill Sets and Knowledge Base:

Expert knowledge of Wilson Language Interventions or Ortho-Gillingham principles, Just Words and REWARDS is required and other reading interventions such as Stari and READ 180 are preferred
Leadership in delivering professional development and support to educators
Experience with teaching reading to secondary school students
Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including strong facilitation skills;
Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively
Understanding of high school graduation requirements and compliance for special populations

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Our offices are currently operating in a hybrid model, with staff expected to work in person several days per week. Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview.

Salary Information
While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.

Pay Range

$74,481 - $111,722 USD

Who We Are

For over three decades, New Visions for Public Schools has played a central role in improving the quality of New York City public schools and removing barriers to the success of low-income students and students of color.

New Visions focuses on providing educators with the tools, resources, and support to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems. These include major investments in student planning tools, free and high-quality curriculum, and innovative career & college preparatory programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

New Visions believes that our teams are most effective when they include representation from the diverse communities we serve as their perspectives are critical to work we do. Further, we believe that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. At NV, Diversity, equity and inclusion doesn't determine who gets hired - that is based on qualifications. It just helps make sure the door is open wide enough so that people who have traditionally had less access to opportunities get the chance to be considered and, if chosen, feel comfortable and supported once they are part of our team.

New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

Original Job Description

Professional Learning Specialist - Literacy

New York, NY

The Professional Learning Specialist role involves the following major bodies of work:

In collaboration with New Visions staff, teacher leaders, and external experts, gain an understanding of existing Literacy resources, both in New Visions curriculum and across content areas.
Develop and implement professional learning opportunities that support teachers in understanding our curriculum, shifting standards, and instructional moves that support student thinking, speaking, and writing
Implement systems to scale reading development in core instruction and interventions within schools.
Coach teachers and instructional leaders in strategic planning for reading interventions and implementation using research-based literacy approaches and shared high-quality instructional materials as a foundation for building school-based instructional capacity (3x/week minimum)
Ensure that the state and federal compliance requirements for students with disabilities and multilingual learners are met when designing reading support programs.
Stay informed of shifts in the field (including the science of reading, NY State Standards, Regents, and national standards) and develop materials to inform instructional leaders and teachers about these shifts.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet regularly with NYC school-based teams and teachers to:

Develop and facilitate the implementation of a school-based literacy intervention program and reading assessment system for a portfolio of schools.
Travel to school sites (min 3X/week) to coach novice teachers on approved intervention programs
Refine and systematize a set of core decisions that schools must make to support and monitor reading programs that are aligned with school needs.
Work with school leaders to coach and train literacy intervention teachers for a portfolio of schools.
Review student reading data, including SWD and MLL, and assist schools with placing students in appropriate reading support services, and setting instructional goals for reading.
Build school staff understanding of reading data and assessment systems through network-level professional learning.

Work with other New Visions staff to:

Understand and monitor the implementation of these systems and structures in collaboration with the Data Analyst for Literacy.
Analyze performance data using the New Visions Data Portal and data systems to track student progress and the effectiveness of programs and initiatives on reading development.
Support instruction and instructional coaching across the network

Education and Experience:

Masters-level degree
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in public education, preferably urban schools and secondary level

Required Skill Sets and Knowledge Base:

Expert knowledge of Wilson Language Interventions or Ortho-Gillingham principles, Just Words and REWARDS is required and other reading interventions such as Stari and READ 180 are preferred
Leadership in delivering professional development and support to educators
Experience with teaching reading to secondary school students
Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including strong facilitation skills;
Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively
Understanding of high school graduation requirements and compliance for special populations

Disclaimer:

Our offices are currently operating in a hybrid model, with staff expected to work in person several days per week. Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview.

Pay Range

$74,481 - $111,722 USD

Who We Are

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

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