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Program Associate, Literacy

GeneralGeneralFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 501-1,000Since 1966H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

14 hours ago

Salary

$92K - $115K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Postgraduate Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Program Associate, Literacy

WestEd

• Design and facilitate high-quality online and in-person literacy professional learning for teachers, coaches, and instructional leaders. • Provide coaching and implementation support for teachers, coaches, and instructional leaders. • Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders (teachers, school administrators, and district leaders) and foster an effective, assets-based learning climate. • Use formative and summative data from professional learning experiences to document professional progress and surface implementation successes/challenges to support iterative improvement of program design. • Stay current with literacy research and emerging policy contexts (e.g., the Science of Reading, structured literacy mandates, multilingual learner policy) to ensure professional learning reflects evidence-based literacy practices. • Collaborate with the Literacy team, teachers, and thought leaders to refine existing and develop new curriculum and resource materials. • Use research to create materials and resources that build on the assets and meet the needs of diverse learners. • Develop materials that bridge foundational skills and comprehension instruction across grade bands, including for intervention contexts and multilingual learners. • Participate in agency-wide trainings. • Collaborate with the Language and Literacy team to contribute to the growth, visibility, and quality of literacy services and publications. • Contribute to proposals, publications, or conference presentations that advance the team's visibility and extend the evidence base for literacy improvement.

Job Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of the science of reading, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and how these interact across development.
  • Knowledge of disciplinary and academic literacy instruction at the secondary level.
  • Understanding of assets-based approaches to literacy instruction for multilingual learners (ELs) and striving readers.
  • Ability to use student data and program evaluation findings to inform instructional and professional learning recommendations.
  • Master’s degree in education, literacy, linguistics/applied linguistics, curriculum, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching in K-12 schools that support diverse populations.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience designing and facilitating professional learning (workshops, institutes, virtual learning, etc.) for varied audiences, including design and facilitation for adult learners from diverse professional backgrounds.
  • Minimum 3 years literacy coaching experience within a K-12 context.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with diverse staff, colleagues, and clients.

Benefits

  • 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment and immediately 100% vested
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account option
  • All health/welfare benefits are effective the first of the month following the hire date
  • PTO: 19 days (increases to 21 days beginning the third year of employment), 12 paid holidays
  • Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary, max of 500k
  • Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives
  • Professional development opportunities & mentorship program

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