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Literacy Specialist
Wissahickon Charter School
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Posted: 28-Jan-26
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Teacher
Salary Details:
Placed on a salary scale based on years of experience, degree level, and certification.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Wissahickon Charter School is seeking a Literacy Specialist for our Fernhill campus for the 2026-27 school year. The Literacy Specialist is responsible for supporting students in 3rd-8th grades who are in need of additional literacy intervention. Literacy Specialists are also expected to communicate regularly with teachers and parents about those students' growth. The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience teaching literacy in relevant grade(s), some experience coaching literacy and/or leading school-wide literacy initiatives, and knowledge of EL (WCS' current literacy curricula) or other current literacy instructional best practices. The Literacy Specialist must be committed to the belief that all students can learn and must be relentless in their efforts to address the wide range of learning styles, needs and interests of Wissahickon Charter School students.
Key Responsibilities
Direct student support (50-80%, based on needs)
Use research-based best practices to provide small group and individualized literacy support to students in need of intervention
Adjust small groups and individualized instruction based on progress monitoring data
Communicate students' progress toward reading and writing goals with parents and establish and maintain relationships with families through updates and opportunities for involvement (as needed)
Collaborate with supervisor and classroom teachers to determine which students will receive literacy support, and work to create a schedule aligned to students' needs & classroom schedules
Data monitoring (10%)
Support the administration of literacy screeners
Administer progress monitoring assessments to all students receiving literacy intervention
Monitor student performance on internal assessments
Maintain frequent communication with administrators and lead teachers regarding data on student growth in reading and writing
Staff professional development and teacher coaching (10-30%)
Work with supervisor and teachers to support the implementation of WCS' literacy program
Coach teachers in literacy
Model literacy instruction for teachers in their classrooms
Support the coordination of school-wide literacy-related activities, such as spontaneous celebrations, competitions, literacy nights and other initiatives that generate excitement about literacy in students & families
Wissahickon Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs. We are committed to hiring a diverse staff and encourage those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds to apply.
Wissahickon Charter School's first campus, Fernhill, opened in 2002 and serves 480 K-8 students from across Philadelphia. Our second K-8 campus, Awbury, opened in the fall of 2014. The mission of Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is to provide a community of learning that stimulates and builds the child's intellectual, social, and character development. Wissahickon Charter Schools are planned around three essential elements: an environmental focus that allows students to experience the curriculum, recognition of service learning projects as key to students’ success, and an emphasis on parents as partners in the learning experiences of their children.