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Literacy Consultant

Oakland Schools
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Literacy Consultant

Start Date: July 1, 2024

 

IN THIS ROLE:

 

Provides leadership, professional learning, consulting, resource development, and technical

assistance to the local school districts, public school academies, and community partners in

Oakland County in Literacy.

 

WHAT WE NEED:

 

  • Provides leadership and support to local districts, educators, community partners, and

families in Literacy in Oakland County, with a particular focus on grades K-5.

  • Leads local, regional, and statewide projects/initiatives in service of local districts,

educators, community partners, and families.

  • Designs and conducts professional learning opportunities for local districts, educators,

community partners, and families in Literacy, with a particular focus on grades K-5.

  • Provides consultation to local districts, educators, community partners, and families on

federal legislation/regulations and state mandates regarding Literacy.

  • Serves as a liaison to external agencies such as the Michigan Department of Education,

universities, and professional organizations in Literacy.

  • Works within the assigned team to identify, design, manage, assess, and evaluate products

and services in Literacy.

  • Maintains knowledge of current research, leading edge developments, and legal mandates

related to Literacy.

  • Works cooperatively with local districts, educators, community partners, and families on

efforts related to Literacy.

  • Builds leadership capacity among educators in the county in Literacy.
  • Creates and oversees the development of resources and services for educators in Literacy.
  • Composes grant proposals and manages resultant grants according to outlined grant

expectations.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

 

  • Master’s degree in Literacy, Teaching, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field with a

focused study in Early Literacy required. Ph.D. in Literacy, Reading & Language Arts, or

Curriculum & Instruction preferred.

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certification.
  • Minimum of five years’ work experience in Literacy, with a particular focus on grades K-5.
  • Minimum of five years’ work experience as a classroom teacher in an elementary setting.
  • Previous experience in instructional coaching, consulting, leading instructional design, and

facilitating adult learning in small & large group settings.

  • Deep knowledge and experience with the GELN Essential Instructional Practices in

Literacy, Coaching Practices, and Organizational Practices.

  • Understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research, and trends in

Literacy.

  • Ability to properly utilize technology necessary in conducting professional learning and

work productivity.

  • Experience working in a Regional Educational Service Agency is preferred.

 

SALARY DETAILS:

$96,106.00 - $111,453 based on experience, with the potential of earning up to $120,023.00 Annually / Exempt Position / 12-month work year. Start Date: July 1, 2024

 

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:

 

  • The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial security.
  • Quality health insurance, dental, and vision plans 
  • Generous vacation and leave time so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
  • OS-paid coverage for life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and dependents.
  • This position may be eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week during a designated period within the months of June – August.
  • The opportunity to buy optional health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), pet insurance, legal insurance, college savings plans, and tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) plans.
  • OS provides the ability to get involved within the organization and advance your skill set with education development.

 

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an intermediate school district (ISD) that is focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner so that they can provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). Through your work at OS, you will help children have the best learning experience possible! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the Oakland County Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You can find it by clicking here. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply.

 

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available in other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools. 

 

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Alicia Beck at Alicia.Beck@oakland.k12.mi.us

 

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information,  or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

 

For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.