Vacancy Details

EA63 - EA Senior Special Education, Interdisciplinary, Inst Spec - 160406

Director of Literacy, District 75, LIV-EA63

Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL)

Please Note: This Position only open to internal NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) employees.

Director of Literacy, District 75, LIV-EA63

Position Summary: The Director of Literacy is an integral part of the District Team for Curriculum and Instruction. The Literacy Director will work directly with schools to impact student achievement in grades Pre-K through 12. The Literacy Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of literacy and social studies instruction and programs; oversees all related professional and curriculum development activities; monitors and supports schools’ programming and delivery of mandated services and ensures that instructional initiatives to support literacy and social studies are aligned with the philosophy of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). Performs related work.

Reports to: D75 Citywide Liaison

Direct Reports: District 75 Literacy Coaches

Key Relationships: Works under the supervision of the Citywide Liaison. Supervises the District 75 Literacy instructional coaches and works with the D75 leadership team to service school administrators and their teaching staff to effectively implement data informed literacy instructional policies and programs for District 75’s students. Works collaboratively with district, NYCPS Central and divisional colleagues to coordinate cross functional and differentiated instructional, operational and compliance related supports to schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the implementation of NYC READS in D75 across all grade levels and disability classifications.
• Implements evidence based, Science of Reading aligned curricula, provide coaching to educators and evaluate literacy assessments to boost grade level proficiency across D75.
• Leads the integration of preapproved NYC Reads knowledge building programs HMH Into Reading and high quality alternate assessment curricula.
• Observes classrooms, provide actionable feedback and facilitate professional development (PD) for teachers on structured literacy and foundational skills (phonics, decoding).
• Uses data from approved assessments (e.g., WebABLLS, Acadience Reading or iReady Reading) to track student progress and identify areas for academic intervention.
• Partners with school leadership teams, superintendents and district leaders to build a coherent, systemwide culture of reading.
• Designs and conducts professional development workshops, institute and ongoing site support activities.
• Supervises, observes and organizes the Literacy Coaches, who provide specific support for instructional implementation at schools, trainings and professional development of high level literacy practices and strategies and work collaboratively with teachers to analyze student data.
• Assists in planning D75 conferences, institutes and other programs and initiatives in support of literacy instruction system wide and maintenance of standards for service delivery and student performance across the NYCPS.
• Serves as a consultant to district, local and school based personnel, including administrators, for all matters relative to the curriculum areas of NYC READS, pilot projects, policies and procedures.
• Researches, collects data on, and analyzes all periodic and ad hoc reporting instruments as well as all related correspondence for the curriculum areas of literacy/ELA/social studies continually.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

Applicants must possess a valid New York State certificate in School Administration/Supervision (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), School Building Leadership (SBL), or the Administrator Certificate. We do not accept internship certificates.

For more information regarding the DOE’s supervisory certification requirements, as well as a link to the New York State Education Department’s website to apply for certification, please visit our website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/principals-and-assistant-principals/school-leader-and-supervisory-certification

Preferred

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of classroom teaching experience combined with a successful track record in coaching teachers and leading adult professional development.
• Deep understanding of early literacy frameworks, foundational skills (phonics and decoding), and culturally responsive instruction.
• Ability to plan, design, deliver, implement and evaluate large scale professional development initiatives and program elements.
• Superior curriculum and staff development skills and the ability to plan and implement training programs on all levels.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent ability to prepare written reports and spoken presentations clearly and concisely.

Salary: $154,038 - $181,604

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.