August 15, 2025TO: ALL TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSFROM: Dr. Kathleen F. Moran, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources SUBJECT: School-based Literacy Instructional Specialist- grant funded (PRISM & Title I) (Total of 7)Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure as a Reading SpecialistMinimum of five years of successful elementary classroom teaching experienceDeep knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and LiteracyExpertise in the Science of Reading and demonstrated ability to support research-based literacy instructionStrong understanding of evidence-based literacy instructional practices- including ECRI- and HQIM- Wonders.Proven ability to analyze and use data to inform instruction and drive student achievementDemonstrated strengths in leadership, communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solvingDuties and Responsibilities: 1.Job-Embedded Coaching: Provide targeted, classroom-embedded coaching to support educators in planning and delivering high quality, standards-aligned literacy that meets the needs of learners, including MLLs and students with disabilities. Be willing to receive coaching focused on supporting high quality literacy instruction and the Science of Reading.2.Collaborative Lesson Planning: Partner with general education (inclusive of Launch), ESL, and special education teachers during common planning time to co-plan lessons rooted in the Science of Reading and inclusive of culturally and linguistically responsive practices.3.Model and Co-Teach: Demonstrate effective, research-based literacy instructional strategies through modeling and co-teaching in classrooms4.Professional Learning Facilitation: Collaborate on and lead professional learning during staff meetings, in-service days, and grade level meetings/common planning time.5.Data-Driven Support: Assist educators in analyzing literacy data (e.g., DIBELS; STAR Reading) to inform instruction and monitor progress.6.Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with school and district teams (e.g., STEM and Language Acquisition instructional coaches, EL specialists, administrators) to align efforts, share effective practices, and strengthen implementation of the districts vision for literacy.
Serve as a member of the schools IST.Compensation: Teachers salary Schedule plus up to five days beyond the teacher work year, to be compensated at the individuals per diem rate of pay. A resume of professional experience should accompany the letter of intent. Interested personnel must apply in writing to theHuman Resources Office by August 22, 2025The Brockton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated. In order to better serve our students and the community, the District seeks to build a work force that reflects diversity of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical condition, and veteran/military status.
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