Job Description
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| \r\n Department: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Teaching and Learning \r\n | \r\n||
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| \r\n Job Title: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Literacy Specialist \r\n | \r\n\r\n FLSA Status: \r\n(Exempt/Non-exempt) \r\n | \r\n\r\n Exempt, Unit A \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n Reports to: \r\n | \r\n\r\n Director for English Language Arts PK-12 \r\n | \r\n||
\r\nGENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):\r\n | \r\n|||
| \r\n The literacy specialist is responsible for helping every child in the school develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. A Literacy Specialist provides and leads literacy instruction and assessment through coaching, providing student instruction and intervention, and coordinating assessment and tiered support services. \r\n | \r\n|||
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\r\nWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\r\n | \r\n|||
| \r\n Work Environment: \r\nMajority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature. \r\n\r\n Physical Requirements: \r\nWhile performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry. \r\n | \r\n
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Date Updated: 5/6/2025
\r\nNewton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district's human resources office.
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