What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Literacy Lead position at Deer River Schools?
Independent School District No. 317 – Deer River School
Job Description for District Literacy Lead
.5 FTE
TITLE: District Literacy Lead.
JOB LOCATION: Deer River King Elementary School
REPORTS TO: District Administration
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: MN Teaching license.
“As defined by Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 120B.123, subdivision 6, of the Minnesota READ Act:
Literacy lead. (a) By August 30, 2025, a district must employ or contract with a literacy lead, or be actively supporting a designated literacy specialist through the process of becoming a literacy lead. A board may satisfy the requirements of this subdivision by contracting with another school board or cooperative unit under section 123A.24 for the services of a literacy lead by August 30, 2025.
(b) A district literacy lead must collaborate with district administrators and staff to support the district's implementation of requirements under the READ Act.”
Core responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with district/charter administration, Regional Literacy Lead, and the Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC).
- Provide support to school-based coaches (Building Administration)
- Support the implementation of Structured Literacy, interventions, curriculum delivery, and teacher training and professional development.
- Other Duties as Assigned by administration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.
Posted until filled.