CLSD EARLY LITERACY SPECIALSIT #00081657

Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC)

The RPDC CLSD Early Literacy Specialist will support birth through 5-year-old educators in developing knowledge of and implementing evidence-based early literacy instruction. The Specialist will provide educators, families, and communities at CLSD selected schools and programs with support to assist in the development and implementation of effective instructional methods, assessments and/or activities related to improving and advancing early language and literacy skills. The specialists will provide job-embedded, continuous professional development to CLSD early childhood selected schools and programs through coaching cycles and professional learning aligned with evidence based early literacy instruction. The specialists will support classroom teachers on classroom implementation of the EC LETRS professional development course and/or instruction aligned with the science of reading. The specialist will coordinate with existing partnerships and/or develop new partnerships to establish sustainable family and community literacy experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in all grant activities with CLSD selected schools and program
• Participate in collaborative planning meetings with other early childhood specialists and literacy coaches within and across regions
• Assist DESE CLSD team with the collection of data for statewide analysis and the creation of supporting resources
• Attend and actively participate in statewide monthly resource, support, and training meetings, as designated by the DESE master calendar and direction from DESE CLSD team
• Report data and grant activities each month or more frequently as required by DESE CLSD team
• Support CLSD schools and programs with technical assistance and grant activities
• Assist and support CLSD early childhood selected schools and programs in improving literacy outcomes of students
• Assist early childhood schools and programs in implementing effective, evidenced-based instructional practices and strategies
• Establish consistent communication with designated CLSD early childhood selected school or program
• Attend regional and national conferences as requested by DESE
• Report data and grant activities as required in a format and through a system designated by DESE CLSD.
• Provide job-embedded, continuous professional development to CLSD early childhood selected schools and programs through coaching cycles aligned with evidence based early literacy instruction
• Support classroom teachers on classroom implementation of the EC LETRS professional development course and/or instruction aligned with the science of reading
• Provide professional development to CLSD selected schools and programs that align with CLSD Early Childhood programming
• Coordinate with existing partnership, if applicable, to implement the following
  • Collaborate with CLSD early childhood selected schools and programs to host family literacy learning events - provide learning opportunities and build reciprocal literacy partnerships with families
  • Communicate and support specific school-to-home early language and literacy learning connections
  • Collaborate and support, as a liaison, to establish sustainable family and community literacy partnerships for student early language and literacy learning experiences
• Collaborate with other initiatives and interagency work of the RPDCs and DESE to provide support CLSD selected schools and programs MEETING/CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
• Attend and participate in monthly, multi-day meetings, and check-ins with other Early Literacy Specialists CLSD Literacy Specialists, and Consultants at the direction of the DESE CLSD team. Travel REQUIRED
• Attend and participate in any conference as requested by the DESE CLSD team. Travel REQUIRED
• CLSD Early Literacy Specialists are expected to travel within the RPDC region as needed, and travel for attendance at DESE required meetings/conferences. Some specialists will be required to travel outside of the RPDC region, as assigned
  
  

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Masters degree
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Early Childhood certification/experience

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,916 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 10
University Title: EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE COACH
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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