Secondary - Turnaround Literacy Specialist (D6 and DPA)

The Turnaround Literacy Specialist is an expert practitioner strategically embedded within high-need schools to accelerate student reading achievement through intensive, classroom-based instruction and job-embedded instructional leadership.Dothan City Schools is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Our mission is to ensure that every student achieves their full potential through evidence-based literacy instruction and equitable outcomes.ResponsibilitiesServe as the lead instructional partner for their assigned teachers.Co-teach, parallel teach, alternate teach, station teach, and model instruction daily.Lead collaborative planning for literacy instruction within their assigned classrooms.Support alignment of instruction, assessments, and interventions across classrooms.Support appropriate evaluation of team members.Drive measurable improvement in student literacy outcomes.QualificationsDoctorate preferred.Master's Degree in Reading, Literacy, or Curriculum & Instruction.Minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience [15 years strongly preferred].Documented evidence of sustained student reading achievement gains within the past five years.Demonstrated experience with data-driven instruction and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).Demonstrated experience in turnaround or high-need schools.Required SkillsDeep expertise in the Science of Reading and structured literacy approaches.Advanced ability to identify reading deficits and implement evidence-based interventions.Proficiency with i-Ready, Lexia, Amplify CKLA, Bookworms, UFLI, and Read 180.Strong skills in data analysis and instructional decision-making.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and administrators.Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Preferred SkillsReading Specialist Certification.Orton-Gillingham Training (or equivalent documented structured literacy certification).National Board Certification in Literacy or Reading.Training in Structured Literacy or Science of Reading professional credentials.Specialized research or evidence-based training in intervention for struggling readers or students with dyslexia (documentation required).Pay range and compensation packageCompensation: $125,000 annually. FSLA: Exempt.Dothan City Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.