Literacy Specialist

About InspireNOLA

As one of the highest performing open-admission charter networks in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community, and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,600 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

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Position Summary

InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking a passionate, talented, and dedicated Literacy Specialist. The role of the Literacy Specialist is to provide high-quality instruction, support, and leadership to produce academic excellence in Reading and Literacy. The Literacy Specialist will lead the charge in creating a culture of reading through concentrated reading instruction, enjoyment of books, and an intentional motivation to read. 

Literacy Specialist Responsibilities: 

• Analyze and identify reading struggles. 
• Interpret data including but not limited to standardized and additional test results for diagnosis, and instructional planning. 
• Create short and long-range plans based on the network and state curriculum requirements and scholar profiles. 
• Identify specific intended learning outcomes that are precise, meaningful, and measurable. 
• Collaborate with other English department staff to share, study, and enhance teaching strategies. 
• Compile pre-program, mid-program, and post-program data for evaluation. 
• Create small groups that focus on reviewing (target lessons), application (extending skills and knowledge) elaboration (refinement, connecting ideas and concepts), and exploration (analysis and research). 
• Communicate individual scholar progress to the scholar, parents, and Academic Dean. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Reading Program. 
• Communicate high learning expectations for all scholars. 
• Apply principles of effective learning and teaching in instructional delivery.  
• Utilize various instructional strategies to teach scholars with diverse learning backgrounds which will assist in developing the application of creative and analytical thinking capabilities. 
• Demonstrate accountability, appropriate social behavior, and respect for self and others by role modeling. 
• Retain knowledge of current events and incorporate those events into lessons to make them more relevant to scholars. 

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as TRSL, our employee retirement contribution, is included.

InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. 

Position Qualifications & Competencies

• Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;

• Bachelor’s degree (required);
• Two or more years of teaching experience (preferred);
• Louisiana Teacher Certification or in progress; (preferred);
• Proven success in raising the achievement levels of historically under-served students;
• Expertise in a content area and strong classroom management skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the school team, families, and community members;
• Desire to continuously improve instructional practices and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.