<p>WINCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS</p> <p>Winchester, MA</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>POSITION: Elementary Literacy Coordinator & Title I Director</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree </li><li>Licensure as Reading Specialist </li><li>Licensure as Supervisor/Director Preferred </li><li>Minimum of five years of experience as a Reading Specialist or Elementary Level Administrator. Classroom experience preferred </li><li>Any of these qualifications may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Work with the Assistant Superintendent and elementary leadership team to provide instructional and curriculum development support for all components of the K-5 literacy program. </li><li>Provide instructional coaching, consultation, and professional development for K-5 teachers to enhance literacy instruction. </li><li>Serve as the Title I District Coordinator to manage and ensure compliance with all Title I grant requirements, including budgeting, program implementation, and reporting. </li><li>In collaboration with principals, oversee, evaluate, and provide direct support to the Elementary Reading Specialists. </li><li>Lead analysis of state and local test data to determine and address program improvement needs in literacy. </li><li>Oversee and help facilitate literacy program pilots/reviews. </li><li>Oversee the implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of literacy assessments and progress monitoring tools </li><li>Provide professional development on topics related to literacy during professional development release time, curriculum improvement time, and afterschool/summer as needed. </li><li>Participate in and support the implementation of the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) and Individual Student Success Plans (ISSPs) related to literacy. </li><li>Facilitate literacy-related committees and initiatives. </li><li>Work with parent and community groups to organize parent workshops, informational sessions, and community outreach initiatives to strengthen support for the elementary literacy program. </li><li>Coordinate with the McCall Middle School administrators, 6-12 Director of English, and teachers to articulate the curriculum and provide a smooth transition from elementary to middle school. </li><li>Present to the School Committee and parents/guardians as needed. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 205 days, starting July 1, 2025</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education</p>