GIRLSMART Literacy Specialist - (WCC Elementary Schools)

Pay rate

• $25 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience
• Approximately 26.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, approximately 1:00 PM-6:00 PM

Early September through late May (30-week contract). Additional weeks may be available depending on funding.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position

People-Centered Service & Care

Bacr

Value: Compassion - genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy development and student confidence.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding student progress, program updates, and support strategies.
• Respond professionally and promptly to stakeholder inquiries.
• Promote equitable access to literacy support services and positive learning experiences.
• Continuous Learning & Improvement

Bacr

Value: Curiosity - actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice

Key Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based literacy instruction using the UFLI Foundations curriculum and related structured literacy practices.
• Deliver targeted small-group and individualized literacy interventions.
• Administer DIBELS assessments at Beginning, Middle, and End of Year benchmark periods.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction, intervention planning, and student support strategies.
• Support MTSS and RTI processes by identifying students who require additional academic support.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes utilizing SELPQA and related program quality tools.
• Engage in data meetings, reflection sessions, and action-planning processes to improve student outcomes.
• Serve as a literacy resource for school staff and program teams.
• Collaborate with coordinators and school partners to align literacy programming with school-site goals.
• Self-Awareness & Inclusive Collaboration

Bacr

Value: Humility - recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, coordinators, families, and community partners.
• Foster culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners.
• Demonstrate self-awareness by seeking feedback and responding constructively to challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical and professional standards.
• Support positive team culture through respectful communication, reliability, and accountability.
• Program Operations & Compliance

Bacr

Value: Integrity - follows through on commitments and ensures quality and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and program records.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.
• Monitor program implementation and support compliance with BACR and district requirements.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development activities.
• Promote program visibility and support recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Step into student supervision ratios when needed to support program operations.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance.
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, and school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Experience with DIBELS and structured literacy approaches preferred.
• Training or experience with UFLI Foundations preferred.
• Education and Youth Development background preferred.
• Experience working in schools and/or nonprofit settings preferred.
• Familiarity with SELPQA or similar quality improvement frameworks preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families.
• Basic English reading proficiency to support students' academic development and school-day alignment.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel to required meetings and school sites.
• Valid California Driver's License and insured vehicle preferred.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be punctual, organized, and reliable.
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