Job Description

Literacy Specialist

Long-Term Substitute

(January 2027 to June 2027)

The Great Valley School District is seeking a Long-term Substitute Literacy Specialist to support the implementation of a comprehensive, evidence-based literacy program. The Literacy Specialists will provide direct literacy instruction to students, partner with teachers through coaching and professional learning to strengthen instructional practices across content areas, use student data to inform targeted interventions, and collaborate with teachers, building administrators, and district leaders to ensure the consistent implementation of instructional frameworks and high-quality literacy instruction that supports the success of all learners.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Support

• Analyze student data to identify instructional needs, develop intervention groups, and monitor student progress
• Plan and deliver systematic, evidence-based literacy interventions for students receiving

Tier II and Tier III support

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to implement effective instructional strategies and monitor student outcomes
• Plan, model, co-teach, and support high-quality literacy instruction to improve student achievement
• Provide instructional coaching through observation, feedback, reflection, and collaborative planning to strengthen teacher practice
• Foster collaborative, professional relationships that promote continuous improvement and student success

Curriculum Leadership

• Support the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, assessments, and instructional resources
• Assist teachers in aligning instruction with state standards, essential learnings, and district assessment practices
• Promote the integration of curriculum across content areas using district-approved instructional materials and resources
• Provide guidance and professional learning to strengthen curriculum implementation and instructional effectiveness

Professional Learning

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning aligned with district and school improvement goals
• Deliver ongoing professional development and instructional support to enhance teacher content knowledge and instructional practices
• Utilize a variety of professional learning models to meet the needs of staff

School Leadership

• Serve on and/or facilitate school and district leadership teams and committees
• Analyze student and instructional data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts
• Share current research and best practices in English Language Arts to support instructional excellence
• Partner with building administrators to promote effective instructional practices and school improvement initiatives

Other Duties

• Participate in required professional learning, curriculum development, faculty meetings, and other district activities
• Maintain current knowledge of educational research, instructional strategies, and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other designated administrator

Qualifications

• PA Certification: K-12 Reading Specialist and/or K-6 Elementary and/or K-3 Early Childhood and/or 4-8 ELA concentration required
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience required
• Experience planning and delivering differentiated small group literacy instruction within an elementary workshop instructional framework, and experience participating in and/or leading recent curriculum development preferred

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following:

• Online application
• Letter of interest and resume
• Three current letters of reference (one must be from a direct supervisor)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Current clearances: Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and Act 24 (PDE6004 Form)

2026-2027 Salary Schedule (prorated):

Bachelor's degree (Step 1) $64,632 to Doctorate degree (Step 1) $92,828

Great Valley School District is an equal-opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Valley School District, 100 Lindenwood Dr., Malvern, PA 19355 (610-889-2100).