Literacy Educator (2/3)

Position Title: Literacy Educator

Positions Available: There are three positions available. For applicants, only one application submission is necessary.
Position Type: Full-Time, School Year

Enfield Public Schools

Our Mission:
We believe public education is an essential component of a free and democratic society. In a partnership of family, school, community, and local and state government, our mission is to enable all students to meet high standards, make productive choices in their personal lives, contribute to a diverse global society, and act as responsible citizens.

To accomplish this, we strive to:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging learning environment
• Provide students and staff with opportunities to reach their full potential
• Prepare students to become productive, lifelong learners
• Instill curiosity and a love for learning that embraces the arts and the world around them
• Prepare students to be self-reliant, honest, respectful, and responsible members of a diverse and global society
• Improve student learning by holding staff accountable for effective teaching and learning practices

Position Summary

This opening is for a Literacy Teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School serving students in Grade 7 and/or Grade 8.

The Literacy Teacher provides targeted literacy instruction designed to strengthen students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Working in alignment with grade-level ELA standards and the district’s core curriculum, the teacher uses high-quality instructional materials and data-informed practices to support students in developing comprehension, vocabulary, discussion, and analytical writing skills across literary and informational texts.

The Literacy Teacher reinforces essential literacy skills, monitors student progress, and fosters an engaging, supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and student confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, standards-aligned literacy instruction to secondary students
• Utilize data (e.g., benchmark assessments, formative assessments, progress monitoring tools) to drive instruction and intervention
• Collaborate with ELA and content-area teachers to integrate literacy strategies schoolwide
• Support students’ development in reading comprehension, vocabulary, academic discourse, and analytical writing
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities
• Implement evidence-based literacy practices aligned with the Science of Reading and adolescent literacy research
• Foster a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous
• Promote student engagement, voice, and confidence in literacy skills
• Monitor and document student progress and communicate outcomes with staff and families
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Effective classroom management
• Contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certification: 015 — English (Secondary)
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Literacy, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent literacy development and instructional strategies

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Literacy, Reading, or Curriculum & Instruction
• Experience with middle school learners 
• Experience with intervention programs and progress monitoring systems
• Training in evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention practices

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of grade-level ELA standards and literacy development
• Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly
• Expertise in differentiation and scaffolding techniques
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Dedication to continuous professional growth and reflective practice

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive professional environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A district committed to innovation, equity, and student success
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student literacy and achievement

Application Process

Please apply through the Enfield Public Schools employment portal and submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Certification (015 – English)
• List of Professional References