Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools. The Northeast Literacy Consultant will support statewide projects related to early literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development for preschool through grade 3, including communication, resource development, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of identification/development, implementation, and state-wide scaling-up of the state’s efforts to support early literacy, early mathematics and social-emotional development in Preschool through Grade 3
- Collaborate with regional and district systems and structures, such as Regional Support Teams, and Regional Education Service Alliances, to build statewide capacity for successful scale-up and sustainability of early education initiatives aligned with Read to Achieve
- Collaborate with other NC Department of Public Instruction offices, state agencies, and external stakeholders to support related early education initiatives
- Mentor and coach nineteen Early Literacy Specialist in the Northeast region, focusing on aligned communication and support related to Science of Reading/LETRS implementation and sustainability across North Carolina
- Serve on and support the work of the State Regional Support Team within their assigned State Board of Education region
- Provide early childhood expertise as the team analyzes data and plans support for LEAs, which includes the provision of technical assistance, professional development, and systems-level coaching related to identified priorities
- Collect recent, relevant, and actionable data pertaining to early education initiative usability testing and implementation to support practice-informed policy development and rapid and long-term improvement cycles
- Collect data to inform the alignment of early education efforts with current systems in districts and at the regional/state level
Skills
- Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Driver's License Required
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to Read to Achieve and Early Education within the Preschool – Grade 5 continuum
- Knowledge of evidence-informed literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading
- Experience conducting professional development virtually and in-person
Benefits
- If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
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