Elementary Early Literacy Specialist

THIS IS A CONTINUING POSITION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR.

NOTE:

This position is open to qualified Cle Elum-Roslyn School District employees February 11 - 18th, 2025. Applications received from out of district applicants will not be considered until February 19th. Applications will be review as received and qualified applicants with be scheduled for an interview. This posting will be open until filled.

Reports To: Elementary Principal

Grades TK-2 Early Learning & Primary Literacy

Position Overview

The Elementary Early Literacy Specialist is a highly skilled instructional leader who supports early literacy outcomes for all students in grades Transitional Kindergarten through second grade. This role blends deep expertise in the science of reading, early literacy intervention, and special education, with a strong commitment to inclusive practices and early intervention.

This position is designed for an educator who understands that early identification and support change life trajectories, and is ready to lead systems-not just serve students. In addition to providing direct literacy intervention and instructional support, the Early Literacy Specialist serves as a special education case manager for TK-2 students, ensuring high-quality IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring aligned to grade-level standards.

Key Responsibilities

Early Literacy Instruction & Intervention

Design, deliver, and monitor high-quality, evidence-based literacy interventions for students in grades TK-2, aligned to the science of reading and district MTSS frameworks

Analyze universal screening, progress-monitoring, and diagnostic data to inform instructional decisions and intervention intensity

Support early identification of students at risk for reading difficulties, including characteristics of dyslexia

Collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen Tier I literacy instruction and ensure alignment between core instruction and intervention

Model effective early literacy instructional practices, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

Instructional Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as a thought partner and instructional leader for TK-2 educators, contributing to PLC conversations and literacy planning

Provide coaching, modeling, and feedback to teachers and paraeducators supporting early literacy instruction

Partner with administrators, specialists, and support staff to strengthen districtwide early literacy systems

Support family understanding of early literacy development and intervention through clear, collaborative communication

Special Education Case Management (TK-2)

Serve as special education case manager for assigned TK-2 students, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state regulations

Develop high-quality IEPs that are standards-aligned, strengths-based, and instructionally meaningful

Coordinate and lead IEP meetings in collaboration with families, general education teachers, and service providers

Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction as needed

Ensure services, accommodations, and specially designed instruction are implemented with fidelity

Qualifications

Required:

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate

Special Education Endorsement

Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience, preferably in early learning and/or primary grades

Demonstrated expertise in early literacy instruction and intervention

Reading Endorsement or extensive experience in early literacy intervention

Experience working with students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia

Preferred:

Strong knowledge of MTSS, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision making

Ability to balance instructional leadership with special education compliance and case management responsibilities

Leadership experience (e.g., literacy coach, instructional coach, teacher leader, or similar role)

Strong facilitation and collaboration skills

Terms of Employment/Benefits:

Affiliation: CEREA

Contract: 180 CEREA Contract with a 4 day supplemental contract

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through SEBB*

Sick/Personal Days: up to 12 sick days per school year and up to 3 personal days per year.

Retirement: Two plan choices available with DRS, Plan 2 and Plan 3.

Salary: Depending on verified years of experience, clock hours, and education. Range is shown below.

Start Date:

ASAP

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job. This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The district will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger for Title IX, HIB, and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, .

*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year (September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.