About the role

  • Director of Literacy for Étoile Academy developing literacy curricula and supporting teachers. Collaborating with educational leaders to improve student literacy outcomes across K-8 grades.

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with other members of the Home Office Learning Team, create and implement a strategic plan to achieve our ambitious literacy goals.
  • Ensure the successful implementation of the Amplify Knowledge & Skills in grades K-5 and EL Education in grades 6-8.
  • Provide literacy curriculum support and training for all teachers and leaders.
  • Observe classrooms, conduct walkthroughs, live coach teachers and leaders, and facilitate leadership professional development around literacy.
  • Model teaching and coaching methods in a variety of settings with teachers and leaders.
  • Ensure lower school teachers successfully complete TEA Reading Academies, managing campus-level cohort leaders.
  • Coordinate with third-party partners to ensure effective instruction and coherence between outside support and Etoile instructional vision.
  • Analyze student achievement data in literacy and recommend targeted interventions.

Requirements

  • Upper level district or school-level experience (principal, district level coordinator, or higher).
  • Experience teaching lower school literacy in high-performing urban schools with exemplary student results.
  • Experience driving positive change through adults in a school setting.
  • A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity.
  • Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • District life insurance.
  • Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

Job title

Director of Literacy – 26-27 SY

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$100,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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