What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Instructional Specialist (26-27) position at Alpha Public Schools?
Literacy Instructional Specialist (26-27) at Alpha Public Schools
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7/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,800 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.
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The successful Alpha teacher believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students and they utilize student data to drive their instruction, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha teacher is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process. We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences. The Literacy Specialist will lead and support efforts to improve reading and literacy intervention and student achievement in support Alpha’s Milestone: Students read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. . This role involves data analysis and response, oversight of implementation and curricular resources, and providing direct feedback to support staff of their small group facilitation. . The ideal candidate will collaborate with instructional support staff, teachers,, school and network leaders, and families to foster a culture of rigorous, student-centered, and equitable reading, writing, and literacy skills.
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A Bachelor’s degree A valid Clear California teaching credential (or a Clear out of state credential equivalent) At least four (4) years of teaching experience, including at least two (2) years teaching foundational literacy, with a track record of success in leading students to exceed a year of literacy growth in a year’s time Subject matter expertise on Literacy, ELA, and Elementary Reading pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments Preferred experience using CKLA 3.0, DIBELS, and mCLASS instructional resources Experience (formally or informally) coaching instructional support staff and/or teachers on reading interventions A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.
Requirements / Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree A valid Clear California teaching credential (or a Clear out of state credential equivalent) At least four (4) years of teaching experience, including at least two (2) years teaching foundational literacy, with a track record of success in leading students to exceed a year of literacy growth in a year’s time Subject matter expertise on Literacy, ELA, and Elementary Reading pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments Preferred experience using CKLA 3.0, DIBELS, and mCLASS instructional resources Experience (formally or informally) coaching instructional support staff and/or teachers on reading interventions A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha’s students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.
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Salary : $97,000