Lead Literacy Content Specialist Job at Chicago Public Schools in Chicago

Lead Literacy Content SpecialistJob Number: 240002WMPosting Date : Jul 14, 2024, 8:17:45 PMPrimary Location : Central-501 West 35th Street (Literacy)Position Type : Non-Union PositionOvertime Status : ExemptJOB DESCRIPTION -Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.The CPS Department of Literacy is committed to increasing equity of literacy outcomes across the district and ensuring that advanced literacy skills serve as a gateway to opportunity for all CPS students. Through the CPS PK-12 Vision for Advanced Literacy, the department sets clear expectations for what literacy learning should look like in our district and outlines the district-wide shifts and key practices we promote and support through universal and differentiated professional learning.Job Summary:The primary objective for the Lead Literacy Content Specialist will be to work to enact the CPS PreK-12 Vision for Advanced Literacy through leadership on the Department’s responsive and differentiated professional learning strategy. The Lead Literacy Content Specialist will ensure that the support provided by the Department of Literacy improves the student experience with respect to the CPS Literacy Key Practices and ultimately impacts equity of literacy outcomes across the district.Responsibilities:Contribute to strategic planning around district-wide professional learning initiatives.Lead development and execution of the Skyline Year 2+ Professional Learning (PL) Model for Literacy Grades K-12.Expand Department of Literacy methods for measuring the impact of professional learning.Design and lead the rollout of a Literacy PL implementation research plan.Regularly analyze data on PL access, evaluations, and teacher feedback.Collaborate with other department Content and/or Program Support Specialists.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education Required:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university.Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred.Master’s degree in a relevant field of study, preferred.Experience Required:Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education.Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience.Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a role responsible for providing professional coaching.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning.Deep knowledge of Literacy teaching and learning instructional best practices.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Conditions of Employment:Establish/Maintain Chicago ResidencyBe Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19#J-18808-Ljbffr