What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Specialist position at Legacy Academy?
LITERACY SPECIALIST
Legacy Academy is a growing and expanding K-8 Charter School in Elizabeth, CO. This growth creates the need for new teachers at our school.
Our Mission - Legacy Academy exists to cultivate strong character, a deep appreciation for academic excellence, and meaningful connections among students, families and educators.
Our Vision - Legacy Academy aspires to be a model of academic excellence, student-focused learning and strong school-family partnership — preparing students to thrive in a complex, changing world.
Our Ethos CHARACTER. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.
Legacy Academy seeks candidates who will:
· Embrace the Mission and Vision of Legacy Academy.
· Strive to be a good Character role model each day toward students and adults
· Enthusiastically engage with other members of the Legacy Academy Community.
· Understand the primary reason a school exists is to provide an opportunity for each student to achieve academic Excellence.
Responsibilities:
· Teach phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills
· Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners and work alongside classroom teachers to support differentiation in the classroom
· Knowledge of the READ Act and ability to fulfill requirements
· Work with READ Plan students to provide effective reading interventions
· Administer and oversee the Acadience assessment and progress monitoring across a body of evidence for students on given caseload
· Effectively diagnose student literacy deficiencies
· Implement strong literacy training and experience in the application of best practices in early/emergent reading strategies.
· Communicate proactively with other staff, students, and parents
· Creates positive relationships with other Legacy Academy staff and lives out the social contract created by staff.
· Models professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, staff, community, and parents.
· Arrives on time prepared for each workday, including days with students, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development days.
Title: Reading Specialist
At-will Agreement: Full-time position - 185 days
Reports To: Principal and Elementary Assistant Principal
Salary: $50K - $70K Based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with Legacy Academy’s mission, vision, and philosophy.
Date Posted: 4-17-26 Open until filled. Interviews start May 2nd.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
- Reading specialist certification, or willing to obtain
- 5 years of teaching experience
- Possess strong content knowledge and instructional skills
- Passion to see students excel in reading
- Tech skills to operate basic computer programs
- Enjoy working with students
Benefits:
- Eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA)
- District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
- Eligible for paid sick leave and personal time
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
License/Certification:
- Colorado teaching certificate and highly qualified status (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000