East Central

Position description:
The Advocate and Reading Specialist builds the capacity of districts, schools, and charters to engage in continuous improvement, to implement the World’s Best Workforce legislation and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The ultimate goal of this position is to close achievement gaps, while increasing achievement and graduation rates for all student groups. This is a year-round, full-time position.

Reading Specialist Competencies:

• extensive knowledge of Minnesota’s Academic Standards for English Language Arts, current reading research and evidence-based practices, and proven methods for implementing theory into practice
• experience with [ELA] standards implementation processes (e.g., unpacking standards, curriculum alignment, standards-aligned assessments) to support educators in teaching within a standards-based educational system
• ability to support evidence-based practices in reading instruction and assessment in core content areas, supplemental programs, intensive intervention, and out of school programs to build the capacity of school staff to increase student achievement for all students in PK-12 reading, writing, language arts and English instruction
• ability to share expertise to interpret diagnostic reading, writing, and oral language assessments and make instructional recommendations based on current best practices and appropriate tools for specific situations