Master's degree in Education, Literacy, Reading, or related field required.
New York State certification in English Language Arts, Literacy, or educational leadership preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in ELA or reading, preferably across multiple grade levels.
Experience as an instructional coach, literacy specialist, curriculum leader, or school leader strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy; training in evidence-based programs like Orton-Gillingham or LETRS is a plus.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and leadership for literacy instruction across all ICS divisions (K-12).
Ensure alignment of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessments with New York State Next Generation ELA Standards.
Lead the network's science of reading implementation, focusing on foundational skills and comprehension.
Design and deliver high-impact professional development for teachers and instructional leaders.
Lead teacher teams in analyzing student achievement data to inform instructional practices.
Benefits
Weekly Wednesday half-day schedule for embedded professional development and planning.
Ongoing professional development and training to support educational growth.
Unique class model with 18-20 students in co-taught classes.
Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' futures.
Full Job Description
Summary
Integration Charter Schools (ICS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Literacy to lead and support literacy instruction across our network of four K-12 schools. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the science of reading, writing instruction, and curriculum and pedagogy, along with a passion for equity and excellence in education. This individual will work closely with teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders to drive data-informed instruction and ensure high-quality reading and writing experiences for all students.
ICS is in the midst of a three-year push toward full literacy as part of the NYC Charter Literacy Consortium, with a commitment to significant growth on the NYS ELA assessment. The Director of Literacy will lead this work.
Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
Provide strategic vision and leadership for literacy instruction across all ICS divisions (K-12).
Ensure alignment of literacy curriculum, instruction and assessments with New York State Next Generation ELA Standards.
Lead the network's science of reading implementation, including foundational skills, knowledge building, vocabulary and comprehension.
Design and deliver high-impact professional development for teachers and instructional leaders.
Design and monitor Tier 3 literacy intervention programs across all ICS divisions (K-12).
Data-Driven Coaching & Support
Lead teacher teams in the analysis of student achievement data, including ROAR, MAP Growth, NYS ELA and Regents results, and TWR data to identify trends, monitor progress and inform instructional practices.
Facilitate Data Wise inquiry cycles with school literacy teams after each assessment window.
Support schools in designing and implementing effective data-driven instructional and intervention plans.
Coach and model best instructional practices for teachers, co-teachers and reading intervention staff.
Partner with principals and academic leaders to review data and support literacy-related school improvement efforts.
Curriculum & Assessment
Oversee implementation of the network's literacy curriculum, including EL Education (K-4), UFLI Foundations (K-2), Writing Lab and ALL Block (3-4), TWR (K-12) and Fishtank ELA (5-12.
Evaluate and refine supplemental resources, intervention programs and classroom libraries.
Oversee implementation and consistency of literacy screeners, benchmarks and diagnostic assessments.
Lead teacher teams in unpacking curriculum to differentiate for all levels of learners and support personalized instruction.
Ensure culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate texts, materials and practices.
Literacy for Every Learner
Ensure students with IEPs receive high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention, in partnership with special education leaders.
Build co-teaching practices that give students with disabilities strong access to grade-level texts.
Support English language learners' reading, writing and language development in collaboration with ENL staff.
Develop systems to identify and support students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, as early as possible.
Cross-Divisional Collaboration
Serve as the network's literacy expert, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment in curriculum and instructional practices.
Facilitate regular collaboration among ELA and literacy teachers across schools to share best practices and improve instruction.
Integrate reading and writing across content areas in partnership with other academic leaders.
Program Monitoring & Evaluation
Conduct instructional walkthroughs and classroom observations to assess the quality of instruction and provide actionable feedback.
Lead and participate in instructional audits and strategic planning sessions focused on literacy achievement.
Track progress toward network literacy goals and prepare reports for leadership, the board and funding partners, including the NYC Charter Literacy Consortium.
Engage families with resources and events that support reading at home.
Competencies & Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Literacy, Reading or a related field required.
New York State certification in English Language Arts, Literacy or educational leadership preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in ELA or reading, preferably across multiple grade levels.
Experience as an instructional coach, literacy specialist, curriculum leader or school leader strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy; training in an evidence-based program such as Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, REWARDS, or DIBELS a plus.
Familiarity with EL Education, UFLI Foundations, The Writing Revolution, Fishtank ELA, ROAR and MAP Growth.
Experience supporting students with disabilities and English language learners in literacy.
Proven ability to analyze student data and apply insights to improve instruction.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities; detail-oriented with the ability to follow through in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of school student-achievement data and New York Charter School Standards.
A deep belief that every child can succeed, and a willingness to uphold high expectations for students, staff and oneself.
Ability to model social-emotional skills such as willingness to take feedback, hear new perspectives and try new things in support of student growth
Willingness to engage in professional learning and development around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
A "whatever it takes" attitude, centered in the notion of "children first".
Leadership mindset: takes ownership of creating a thriving, joyful school community rooted in ICS Core Values and The Bar, and models that for others.
Perks/Benefits
Weekly Wednesday half-day schedule for embedded professional development and planning.
Ongoing professional development, training and embedded coaching to continually evolve on your educational journey.
Unique class model: 18-20 students, all co-taught classes.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunity to be an integral part of our community, making a genuine difference and shaping the futures of our students.
Students of ICS employees have access to after-care options.
Free parking on campus.
In addition to a competitive salary, ICS offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a school laptop and commuter benefits for staff commuting into Staten Island from the New York City area.
