District Literacy Coordinator

New Mexico Public Education Department

Literacy and Humanities

Position Description: District Literacy Coordinator
2024 NM Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant

POSITION SUMMARY
The District Literacy Coordinator will serve one or more local educational agencies (LEAs) to support comprehensive literacy teaching and learning systems. This may include supporting: HQIM implementation, MLSS systems, literacy coaching, professional development and materials purchase and alignment. The District Literacy Coordinator will work on site within the district/s they serve. This position is funded by the CLSD federal grant, awarded to NMPED in 2024. Funding is dependent upon congressional appropriation each year.

SUPERVISION
The District Literacy Coordinator will be supervised by a designated district leader at the LEA and supported by the NMPED CLSD grant staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This list is not all-inclusive. Coordinator may be expected to perform CLSD related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job related knowledge and skills.

•  Lead alignment of district literacy practices to the state literacy approach through conducting a district Literacy Needs Assessment to identify the highest needs schools, address student needs and outline how evidence-based practices and professional development will be implemented.
•  Lead the creation and / or refinement of the K-12 District Literacy Plan using change models.
•  Oversee monitoring and continuous improvement of district literacy outcomes.
•  Ensure that CLSD funding is used in accordance with the parameters of the grant.
•  Support one to two literacy coaches (who will provide in-person coaching for general education teachers, special education teachers, and reading interventionists), as well as collaborate with the school’s instructional coaches, as determined by data review and needs assessment.
•  Allocate grant funding for professional development and/or materials based on the district Literacy Needs Assessment.
•  Take part in literacy PD, including in the strategies recommended in the IES Practice Guides, and in use of assessments to plan instruction and intervention, Communities of Practice, and other PED required training.
•  Organize support from the Biliteracy Specialist and the Disciplinary Literacy Specialist.
•  Meet at least monthly with the Director of Instruction or Superintendent regarding the district literacy plan and its implementation.
•  Attend all district literacy team meetings.
•  Attend and support school-based PLCs.
•  Attend all training for CLSD District Literacy Coordinators.
•  Support and prepare for CLSD site monitoring visits.
•  Adhere to all CLSD compliance, reporting and evaluation requirements.
•  Perform other duties as assigned that are directly related to the goals of the grant.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

•  Preference for a Master’s degree in education with a focus on literacy
•  Minimum 5 or more years of experience in K-12 education
•  Level 2 or 3 NM teaching license
•  Preference for a Reading Endorsement
•  Completion of LETRS and / or AIM Pathways training

Relevant Experience
Mix of experiences preferred, including:

•  Teaching in grades K-12
•  Instructional coaching in grades K-12
•  Experience as a school or district administrator or working with school professionals (e.g., training or technical assistance provider, teacher coach or mentor)
•  Experience developing and/or advocating for effective instructional practices

Knowledge and Skills
Content Knowledge

•  Strong grounding in Structured Literacy
•  Strong understanding of HQIM and literacy intervention based on the MLSS model
•  Knowledge of effective ways to support school professionals and of common barriers to implementing effective literacy instruction
•  Ability to develop, conduct and evaluate relevant and effective district literacy implementation plans
•  Knowledge of summative and interim assessments in NM

Desired Attributes

•  Capacity to work independently, maintain multiple responsibilities, and work under deadline pressure
•  Ability to create and sustain a collaborative approach in the workplace, on external committees, and in the community
•  Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate and define responsibilities
•  Creative, resourceful, and forward thinking with strong problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills
•  Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to make information accessible for a variety of audiences
•  Ability and willingness to adapt to and support an evolving work environment, periodically work an extended work day

Technical Skills

•  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software usage

Salary : $87,550 - $96,515