Literacy Specialist- New York City

Wilson Language Training - Literacy Specialist

Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people.

We strive to reflect this belief in our work.

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The success of our team members is no less paramount. We are dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work.

Are you ready to be a changemaker?

Wilson Language Training is growing and is looking to hire a Literacy Specialist in the NY, NJ, PA area.

As a member of Wilson's Literacy Team, the Literacy Specialist conducts Wilson professional learning programs to educators throughout the country.

Professional learning is provided in person at the client site or a public venue as well as via the web using distance learning technology.

The Literacy Specialist provides presentations, training, coaching, and virtual support to Wilson clients in a variety of settings including instructor-led and virtual training, telephone, and email.

This position is based out of the employee's own home office and will need to be within travel distance to the assigned districts.

Travel and office hours required. Travel for this position will mainly cover the New York City area districts.

Essential Job Functions :

• Conducts Fundations and Just Words professional learning programs for teachers and school faculty as part of Wilson implementation plans to ensure fidelity, support instruction, and strengthen student results.
• If a Wilson-Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.), conducts Wilson Reading System professional learning programs including workshops and WRS Level I and Level II Certification.
• Works closely with school administrators and Wilson Literacy Advisors to schedule professional learning services.
• Provides instructor-led workshops and study group meetings following well-defined guidelines.
• Provides in-classroom coaching and certifications following well-defined guidelines and Wilson's Coaching Framework.
• Facilitates goal setting with teachers during coaching and Facilitator certification visits.
• If assigned, provides virtual support via Wilson Virtual Support platform following guidelines.
• Maintains regular office hours each month for various duties including consulting with participants, answering inquiries, attending meetings, scheduling travel, completing expense reports, and updating stakeholders.
• Works with Wilson field consultants to support the implementation of Wilson programs in schools and organizations.
• Represents Wilson at conferences and exhibits across the country.
• Delivers presentations at conferences as a representative of Wilson.
• Works closely with Professional Learning Implementation Leader to enhance presentation and coaching skills.
• Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in K-12 and Adult literacy.
• Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, Literacy Advisors, Implementation Teams, and Fidelity Team.
• Understands and displays WLT's values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills :

• Wilson Reading System Level II Certification and current Wilson-Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credential a plus.
• Five or more years of Fundations classroom teaching experience within the past five years; current Fundations Facilitator or Presenter credential a plus.
• Just Words Facilitator or Presenter credential a plus; WRS classroom teaching within the past 5 years a plus.
• Able to travel on a weekly basis - up to 70% or more in the NY, NJ, PA area.
• Willing to participate in onboarding coaching and ongoing training requirements as needed.
• Knowledge of multisensory structured language pedagogy.
• Background and experience in literacy.
• Experience instructing, guiding, and mentoring educational professionals.
• Able to provide constructive feedback and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills.
• Able to work individually and as a team member.
• Understands a broad scope of literacy issues.
• Experience working with school administrators a plus.

Education or Certification :

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, required.
• Master's degree in Education or related field, preferred.
• Concentration in Reading a plus.

Wilson has identified the anticipated pay range for this role based on various factors. Actual pay will vary based on geographic location, education, work experience, skills, market data, and internal equity considerations.

Wilson offers competitive benefits, including :

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance.
• 401k plan with partial employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• O-Connor days-, which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year's Eve, as well as other perks.

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace. M / W / D / V

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