Literacy Instructional Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead literacy efforts to ensure students read at or above grade level by the end of third grade
• Coach and support staff through modeling, collaborative lesson planning, and co-teaching
• Analyze diagnostic, formative, and summative data to identify achievement gaps and trends
• Oversee the implementation of reading and ELA curricula, including Amplify CKLA and EL Achieve
• Support Academic Interventionists in small group instruction and data-driven best practices
• Plan and facilitate professional learning sessions aligned to literacy priorities
• Coordinate with school leadership and ELD specialists to ensure a coherent instructional model
• Monitor progress using tools such as mCLASS and DIBELS to create data-driven lesson sequences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Clear California teaching credential (or equivalent out-of-state credential)
• At least four years of teaching experience, including two years focused on foundational literacy
• Proven track record of leading students to exceed a year of literacy growth within a single year
• Experience coaching instructional support staff or teachers on reading interventions
• Deep commitment to serving students in traditionally underserved and under-resourced communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Literacy, ELA, and Elementary Reading pedagogy
• Experience using CKLA 3.0, DIBELS, and mCLASS instructional resources

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $97,000 with retention incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, and dental) for staff and families
• Retirement matching options
• Generous paid time off, including 6 weeks during the school year and 6 weeks during the summer
• Continuous Education fund for external professional development
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks in addition to state/federal allowances)
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

About the Company

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools in East San José, California. Founded by local families, our mission is to prepare the next generation of leaders by providing access to an outstanding, student-centered education. We are committed to creating inclusive environments where all scholars, particularly those from historically marginalized populations, are empowered to succeed in college and career.