Literacy Specialist K-8 Global Concepts Charter School 1001 Ridge Road Lackawanna , NY 14218 Certified - Teaching - Other Job Number 3300050570 Start Date Open Date 01/13/2025 Closing Date The mission of the Global Concepts Charter School is to provide a top-quality educational program where students achieve high academic results; are geared towards higher education and career opportunities; become responsible, caring family and community members; are highly knowledgeable of the multicultural world they are part of; and possess the qualities and problem solving skills to collaborate peacefully in the community and worldwide. Global Concepts Charter School is seeking a Literacy Specialist K-8 Literacy Specialist: Elementary + Exhibit theoretical and research-based knowledge of language acquisition and child development through middle childhood. + Assist teachers in recognizing and responding to the multiple needs of the diverse learners in our school. + Assist teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction. + Research, teach, and model best practices used to address the needs of those students who struggle with reading and writing. + Assist with implementing a balanced approach of direct teaching using authentic, literature based reading and writing opportunities. + Work with teachers and administrators to develop and use appropriate literacy strategies, implementation plans, and assessment tools. + Assist with district and school-wide literacy initiatives. + Provide ongoing professional development to staff. + Provide constructive feedback to teachers in their approach and instruction in reading and writing. + Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism. Literacy certification birth to 6th grade required. Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location 1001 Ridge Rd. Lackawanna NY 14218 Salary: From 35000.00 Salary: To 51142.00 Position Status Full time Start Date ASAP Required Certification Type Literacy Birth - Grade 6 {7061} Additional Job Information Bachelors 35,000-40,400 Masters 40,000-51,142 Contact Person's Name Lisa O'Brien Contact Person's Title HR Recruitor Contact Person's Phone 7168211903 Contact Person's Email lobrien@globalccs.org