Job Summary: 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. Travel and office hours required. This position is based out of the employee’s own home office.

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. Professional learning is provided in person at a client site or public venue as well as via the web using distance technology.
• 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, as determined by current eligibility status.
• 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 Fundations and Just Words 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. During this time, a variety of duties will be carried out including, but not limited to:

• consult as needed with former and current participants enrolled in professional learning programs
• answer program and instruction inquiries from teachers, parents, and others, as assigned
• attending meetings via phone or web
• schedule travel, complete and submit monthly expense reports
• update all stakeholders regarding professional learning delivery assignments

• Works with Wilson field consultants (Literacy Advisors) to support the implementation of Wilson programs in schools and organizations as defined in Wilson implementation plans.
• 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 continually enhance presentation and coaching skills.
• Keeps abreast of educational trends and activities in (Prevention/ Intervention/Remedial-Dyslexic), K-12 and Adult
• Maintains close and effective working relationships with the Literacy Specialist team, the Literacy Advisors, Implementation Teams, and the Fidelity Team.
• Understand and display WLT’s values
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• To conduct Wilson Reading System® professional learning: Wilson Reading System® Level II Certification - current Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credential a plus
• To conduct Fundations® professional learning: Five or more years of Fundations® classroom teaching experience within the past five years. - Current Fundations® Facilitator or Presenter credential a plus; WRS classroom teaching within the past 5 years a plus
• To conduct Just Words professional learning: 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.
• Willing to participate in onboarding coaching and ongoing training requirements as needed.
• Knowledge of multisensory structured language pedagogy and a “natural” with structured literacy teaching.
• Background and experience in literacy.
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Experience instructing, guiding, and mentoring educational professionals and presenting to adults.
• Able to work with both teachers and students.
• Able to provide constructive feedback.
• Able to handle multiple assignments and projects.
• 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

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