Literacy Demonstration Site Coordinator Part Time

POSITION TITLE:

Literacy Demonstration Site Coordinator – Science of Reading (Part-Time)

NOTE: This position will be funded through the Literacy and Justice for All and may be eliminated when the funding expires.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Director – Science of Reading

JOB CLASSIFICATION: 

Certified Position

239 Days

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The overall purpose of this position is to create a program that coordinates educator visits to include tours, focused conversations, and resource guides, allowing others to learn from our experiences, challenges, and successes implementing Structured Literacy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in elementary education, with expertise in early literacy and structured literacy practices

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaboratively identify and support demonstration classrooms and schools exemplifying high-fidelity Science of Reading (SoR) practices.
2. Collaborate with principals and teachers to prepare demonstration sites for hosting external educators.
3. Plan and facilitate site visits for external district teams, including logistics, classroom walkthroughs, reflections, and workshops.
4. Create and disseminate observation tools, planning templates, and resource guides for visiting educators.
5. Collaborate with the Communication Division to develop written and video resources showcasing MCS’s literacy practices and impact.
6. Serve as a liaison between Marietta City Schools and external partners, including state initiatives and literacy organizations.
7. Coordinate with the External Affairs Division to perform grant writing and funding efforts related to literacy outreach and demonstration site expansion.
8. Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders, promoting Marietta's literacy successes at the regional and statewide levels.
9. Monitor and document outcomes from site visits, including visitor feedback, tool adoption, and instructional shifts in partner districts.

NON-PROGRAM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and a collaborative work schedule with other employees
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a team member
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

Physical Demands:

Vision, hearing and verbal communication are essential factors in performing required tasks, duties, and responsibilities.  Frequent movement from classroom to classroom and driving from school building to school building is required.  Some travel for professional development is also required.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, stand and walk for long periods of time, and withstand extended periods of time in an automobile while traveling.   Must have flexibility in hours worked since teacher meetings often occur before and after regular school hours.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment varies depending on the classroom noise level. The employee may face many interruptions and shifting priorities day to day. Working with specific students may require intervention training.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs, and dealings with the public.