Specialist, Foundational Skills Elementary

Primary Function

Coordinates schoolwide multi-tiered systems of support and provides direct support to staff with a primary focus on the monitoring and implementation of the Oregon Early Literacy Framework.

Responsible To

Building Principal

Assigned Responsibilities

1. Supports the effective implementation and use of  instructional materials for literacy as outlined in the SKPS Elementary Standards of Practice.
2. Matches district-aligned curriculum to provide tiered literacy support based on universal screening, progress monitoring, and/or intervention placement assessments.
3. Supports staff in maximizing time students are working on tasks directly related to early literacy development. 
4. Supports student goals and best practices in alignment with the science of reading and language of instruction.
5. Coordinates school-wide assessments for universal screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, and intervention placement at District-recommended frequency.
6. Documents and records student progress based on district guidance for tiered supports (ie. Synergy, Core Review & Intervention Review processes, etc.).
7. Analyzes literacy data trends to determine growth toward grade-level skills.
8. Plans, facilitates, and documents data-based teaming in alignment with district-provided structures (ie. Core Review, PLCs, Intervention Reviews, IPS, etc.).
9. Supports, monitors, and documents the implementation of systematic and explicit literacy instruction for Tier 1 and Tiers 2/3 (high dosage tutoring) through training, coaching, and feedback as outlined in The Oregon Early Literacy Framework Plan. 
10. Monitors schoolwide fidelity of District literacy curriculum and strategies for all tiers.
11. Supports the reporting of schoolwide data and implementation for the State of Oregon requirements for The Oregon Early Literacy Framework Plan.
12. Supports the coordination of schoolwide data and implementation for both the State of Oregon requirements for dyslexia reporting.
13. Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and district.
14. Coteaches early literacy lessons to further foundational skills practices.
15. Understands and supports effective language acquisition best practices for literacy development for multilingual language learners.
16. Plans and provides differentiated literacy instruction as needed.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification/License

Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment.

Demonstrated ability to

1. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers.
2. Work collaboratively with MTSS teams.
3. Work effectively with primary age children.
4. Work effectively with multilingual learners.
5. Achieve equitable outcomes for students.

Minimum Term of Employment

Teacher Contract

Salary Level

Placement on Teacher Salary Schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation and Professional Personnel.

Salem-Keizer School District is an equal opportunity employer.