Language and Literacy Specialist

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 225-4598

Job Title: Language & Literacy Specialist

Job Location: Montgomery County ESC

Start Date: August 2026 (26-27 School Year)

Salary: Starting at $52,968.00, commensurate with experience

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time

Days: 200

Who We Are

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio. #WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do

• Lead and support PreK–12 language and literacy programs across multiple districts, with a focus on multilingual learners and ELL services.
• Collaborate with educators and administrators to strengthen instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening across all content areas.
• Provide coaching, modeling, and professional development to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Analyze student data to drive instructional decisions and support MTSS and evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinate ELL services, including Language Development Plans and administration of the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements, including student records, assessments, and reporting.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Valid Ohio teaching license with TESOL certification (required); Structured Literacy Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the science of reading, structured literacy, and language development for multilingual learners.
• Proven ability to use data to implement effective, evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Experience providing professional development, coaching, and collaborative support to educators.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and equitable outcomes for all students.
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit employment.
  
  

What's Next?:

Please submit your application, letter of interest, and resume via the DASEC Frontline application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/

Connect with Us!:

Website: https://www.mcesc.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcescohio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.