Literacy Consultant

Start Date: July 1, 2024

IN THIS ROLE:

Provides leadership, professional learning, consulting, resource development, and technical

assistance to the local school districts, public school academies, and community partners in

Oakland County in Literacy.

WHAT WE NEED:

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• Provides leadership and support to local districts, educators, community partners, and

families in Literacy in Oakland County, with a particular focus on grades K-5.

• Leads local, regional, and statewide projects/initiatives in service of local districts,

educators, community partners, and families.

• Designs and conducts professional learning opportunities for local districts, educators,

community partners, and families in Literacy, with a particular focus on grades K-5.

• Provides consultation to local districts, educators, community partners, and families on

federal legislation/regulations and state mandates regarding Literacy.

• Serves as a liaison to external agencies such as the Michigan Department of Education,

universities, and professional organizations in Literacy.

• Works within the assigned team to identify, design, manage, assess, and evaluate products

and services in Literacy.

• Maintains knowledge of current research, leading edge developments, and legal mandates

related to Literacy.

• Works cooperatively with local districts, educators, community partners, and families on

efforts related to Literacy.

• Builds leadership capacity among educators in the county in Literacy.
• Creates and oversees the development of resources and services for educators in Literacy.
• Composes grant proposals and manages resultant grants according to outlined grant

expectations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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WHAT YOU NEED:

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• Master's degree in Literacy, Teaching, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field with a

focused study in Early Literacy required. Ph.D. in Literacy, Reading & Language Arts, or

Curriculum & Instruction preferred.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification.
• Minimum of five years' work experience in Literacy, with a particular focus on grades K-5.
• Minimum of five years' work experience as a classroom teacher in an elementary setting.
• Previous experience in instructional coaching, consulting, leading instructional design, and

facilitating adult learning in small & large group settings.

• Deep knowledge and experience with the GELN Essential Instructional Practices in

Literacy, Coaching Practices, and Organizational Practices.

• Understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research, and trends in

Literacy.

• Ability to properly utilize technology necessary in conducting professional learning and

work productivity.

• Experience working in a Regional Educational Service Agency is preferred.

   

SALARY DETAILS:

$96,106.00 - $111,453 based on experience, with the potential of earning up to $120,023.00 Annually / Exempt Position / 12-month work year. Start Date: July 1, 2024

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:

The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial security.

Quality health insurance, dental, and visi