What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Specialist position at University of Indianapolis?
Job Description
The Literacy Specialist provides technical leadership and support for literacy programming aligned with CELL’s science of reading initiatives and Indiana’s literacy priorities. This role involves connecting research to practice, developing high-quality professional development, and collaborating with PK-12 schools, teachers, and higher education institutions.
Responsibilities
- Support schools, higher education partners, and state government initiatives to improve reading proficiency.
- Lead and implement CELL’s literacy programs.
- Develop and deliver professional development on literacy-specific topics, focusing on the science of reading.
- Design professional learning opportunities using evidence-based research, including learning sciences and neuroscience studies.
- Stay informed on policy changes and curricular requirements related to literacy in Indiana.
- Conduct school visits across Indiana for program evaluation and monitoring.
- Collaborate with CELL leadership and colleagues to identify and address programmatic challenges.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher delivering reading instruction.
- Practical and theoretical understanding of the science of reading.
- Experience as a teacher preparation instructor, literacy coach, literacy interventionist, dyslexia specialist, or professional development leader.
- Reading specialist or other literacy credential preferred but not required.
- Graduate degree in education, literacy, cognitive/learning sciences, or related field strongly preferred.
- Experience as a school administrator preferred but not required.
Company Description
Become a Greyhound! The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university and home to a close-knit community of more than 700 faculty and staff supporting 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students on our main campus. We offer an inclusive work environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and rewarded and the University’s motto, “Education for Service,” provides the foundation for all our work.
Situated on 65 acres in the University Heights neighborhood and just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, UIndy’s campus is close to all of the cultural, shopping, sports, and recreational amenities you’d expect in the 13th-largest city in the United States. Want to cheer on your Hounds when they play their rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference? UIndy employees and their families enjoy free admission to home sporting events, and many arts and cultural events on campus are free for employees as well. The University is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including a generous time off policy, ensuring you can enjoy your time outside of work as you wish.
If you’re interested in joining our dynamic environment and experiencing hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application.
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Discount
- Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
- Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
- Employee Discounts & Services
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.
