Literacy Specialist Teacher

Middle School Literacy Specialist Teacher

Department:

Teaching and Learning

Job Title:

Literacy Specialist Teacher

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt, Unit A

Reports to:

PreK-8 ELA Coordinator and Building Principals

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The literacy specialist teacher manages schoolwide assessment administration, facilitates analysis of data, provides evidence-based intervention to small groups, and provides on-site instructional support and professional development to teachers in the implementation of Tier 2 evidence-based interventions. The literacy specialist teacher plays a leadership role in the school and district with respect to continuous improvement in ELA teaching and learning and contributes to districtwide ELA committee work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in education
• Valid DESE Reading license and SEI endorsement
• Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom ELA teaching experience and/or successful literacy intervention teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of ELA standards and evidence-based literacy practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assess students to determine appropriate interventions within the district's MTSS
• Provide literacy intervention to identified students, in small groups and one-on-one
• Support teachers in analyzing student work and formative and summative data to inform instructional decisions
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on data analysis
• Lead or support district and school-wide literacy initiatives aligned with district and school goals
• Function on the district-wide team of literacy specialist teachers
• Organize, develop, and deliver professional development aligned with district goals and teacher and student needs
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and community members, including participating in caregiver conferences as needed
• Organize, develop, and deliver community engagement events focused on literacy
• Stay current on research in literacy education, learning theory, adult learning, and instructional coaching
• Maintain an organized system and accessible location for the storage and circulation of literacy intervention materials. Maintain a comprehensive inventory of intervention materials.
• Regular and on-time attendance is required
• Other tasks as directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning or designee

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day; however, there may be after-school meetings.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Vision and hearing to a correctable level required. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Date Updated: 5/28/2026

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.