• Job Description

  Req#: 5689950
  Job Title: RTI Literacy Specialist
  Department: Instruction
  Reports To: RTI Literacy Coordinator
  Compensation: $73,210.50
  TRS Classification: Classified
  Summary:
  The RTI Literacy Specialist provides direct and indirect support to improve reading outcomes for
  students in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention. This position is part of the district's Academic
  Tiered Services Department and plays a critical role in the implementation of a Multi-Tiered
  System of Support (MTSS).
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
  assigned.
  ? Provide ongoing instructional coaching and professional development to reading
  interventionists and teachers in the science of reading, literacy screening, data
  interpretation, and evidence-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention practices.
  ? Assist with the implementation of training, intervention planning, and data analysis
  related to SRA and dyslexia screening requirements.
  ? Collaborate with teachers to implement structured literacy interventions aligned with the
  Student Literacy Intervention Plan (SLIP), including support for students at risk for
  characteristics of dyslexia.
  ? Create and maintain clear, accessible resources for parents and teachers to support
  understanding of literacy screening data and the full continuum of intervention support
  for struggling readers, including guidance for both school-based interventions, and at-
  home literacy strategies.
  ? Create and maintain clear, accessible resources for parents and teachers to support
  understanding of the dyslexia screening process and related intervention supports.
  ? Participates in PLCs and MDI meetings to support literacy instruction and intervention
  planning, when requested.
  ? Provide ongoing training and support for UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute)
  implementation and ensures UFLI content is up to date in Epic Ed.
  
  ? Participate in the State Department of Education coaching improvement community
  aligned to the science of reading and national coaching best practices.
  ? Attend professional developments to remain current in reading, dyslexia, and dysgraphia
  certifications.
  ? Maintain regular attendance (working remotely); adheres to District practice regarding
  attendance and leaves of absence.
  ? Perform the above and other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the
  position with strict confidentiality.
  ? Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Tiered Services.
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  ? At this time, there are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.
  Education and/or Experience
  ? Master's Degree in reading, language and literacy, or related field preferred
  ? Current and appropriate OK teaching license in Elementary Education or Special
  Education
  ? Training in the Science of Reading Required, including certification or coursework in
  evidence-based practices (e.g., Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), CALT
  Trainee, CALP (Certified Academic Language Practitioner), The Center for Effective
  Reading Instruction (CERI) Certification, Educational Therapist certification or other
  Orton-Gillingham Training (Take Flight, Alphabetic Phonics (AP), Wilson, Institute for
  Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) or Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI).
  ? Reading Specialist certification or Literacy Interventionist training required, or willing to
  obtain/make progress towards one of these certification during the 26-27 school year
  ? Classroom or SPED teaching experience required
  Qualifications
  ? Experience providing instructional coaching and professional development to teachers
  ? Experience implementing or supporting RTI/MTSS frameworks
  ? Knowledge of the Strong Readers Act requirements and literacy screening and
  intervention processes
  ? Ability to analyze student data and use assessment results to guide instruction and
  intervention planning
  ? Demonstrated aptitude and ability for successful performance of the Essential Functions
  listed.
  ? Exhibits listening, patience, caring, and empathy when relating to staff and the
  community.
  ? Skills in effective oral and written communication with a high degree of accuracy.
  ? Skills to organize ideas, time, materials, and space with attention to detail to accomplish
  goals and meet deadlines.
  ? Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  
  ? Ability to work independently and cooperatively, exercise judgment and creativity, and be
  willing to work with others as a team.
  ? Ability to work effectively under pressure from the public, workload, and employees.
  ? Ability to work extended hours, as needed
  ? Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice
  Language Skills
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications and legal documents. Ability to
  respond to common inquiries or requests for assistance from district-wide staff members. Ability
  to communicate effectively with students, families, and coworkers verbally and in writing.
  Excellent writing skills are required.
  Mathematical Skills
  Basic math skills required
  Reasoning Ability
  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  Computer Skills
  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer proficiency in Windows,
  Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as
  necessary for the school's business operations.
  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  ? Current driver's license and valid car insurance
  Other Qualifications
  ? Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of
  employment is made
  ? Must have favorable employment references
  Physical Demands
  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.
  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and
  reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds,
  frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  
  Work Environment
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
  encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
  may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  This position is remotely based and also must travel to various Epic sites. This requires
  spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various
  times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)
  Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email
  Epic.hr@epiccharterschools.org. Someone will call you to discuss further.

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