Job Description

The Denver Waldorf School (DWS) seeks a qualified candidate to join our faculty as a temporary, part-time Literacy Support Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is anticipated to begin on August 3, 2026, and continue through mid- to late February 2027, although the exact end date may vary based on the school's needs. The Literacy Support Specialist supports students in grades 1–8 through individualized and small-group literacy instruction. This role plays a vital part in helping students access the curriculum while fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth within a Waldorf educational environment.

The Literacy Support Specialist provides literacy intervention using an Orton-Gillingham approach, collaborates with teachers and families, supports student accommodations, conducts literacy assessments, and helps maintain the grade school library. This position works closely with the Student Support Team to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive.

Essential Functions

The essential responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide one-on-one, small-group, and classroom-based literacy support for students in grades 1–8.
• Implement structured literacy interventions using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
• Assess student literacy skills and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and outside providers to support student success.
• Support implementation of literacy-related accommodations and assistive technology.
• Prepare student progress reports and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in meetings related to student support and educational planning.
• Assist with management of the grade school library.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or a relevant combination of experience.
• Proficiency and certification in Orton-Gillingham required.
• Maintain current CPR/1st Aid, Medication Administration Certifications.
• Experience in working with faculty and administrative teams.
• Proficiency in project management and planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to write, listen, speak clearly, type, read, and respond to emails in a timely fashion. The employee may need to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Hours

The work schedule requires the Literacy Support Specialist to be on a part-time basis, up to 25 hours a week, during school hours. The specific daily and weekly schedule will be created with the Director of Student Support to accommodate where support is needed, required meetings, and the general requirements for running the Reading Program and related duties. Modifications to the schedule need to be approved by the Director of Student Support.