(HSO) TK - 2 Literacy Specialist - Certificated

TK-2 Literacy Specialist

The Organization

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a network of charter schools serving students across the PK-Post Secondary continuum in the Greater MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pueblo Nuevo Education Development Group (PNEDG) is CNCA's resource development and capacity building arm. PNEDG invests in young people to foster personal transformation and generational social change. PNEDG staff support and build capacity for CNCA schools in achieving their vision. The organizations are grounded in the beliefs that public education is a civil right and all students deserve an excellent education that will prepare them for success in life. At CNCA/PNEDG, we recognize that lower income and immigrant communities often face institutional and cultural barriers that create impediments to students' success, and that an excellent education must eliminate these barriers. We integrate a strong focus on progressive, research-based academics with a holistic, place-based approach to serving our students. Since opening its doors in 2001, CNCA has grown to six schools and nearly 3,500 students. Our goal is that by CNCA graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and worldview necessary to be literate, critical thinkers and independent problem solvers.

Organizational Leadership Capacities

We believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.

Mindsets

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and vision
• Belief in and embodiment the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Skills

• Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture
• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization
• Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community
• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect

Location: HSO

Supervisor: Director of Biliteracy and English Learners

Work Periods: Full Time, 12 Months

Direct Supervision Exercised: As Assigned

Class: Certificated, Exempt

The Opportunity

The TK-2 Literacy Specialist, in collaboration with the Content Team, supports the implementation of an equitable, research-based, innovative Literacy program to ensure success in CNCA's mission. The TK-2 Literacy Specialist works collaboratively with the Content Team and CNCA school leaders to support the overall development and implementation of a coherent horizontally and vertically aligned TK-2 Literacy program in a dual language (Spanish-English) setting. The TK-2 Literacy Specialist maintains knowledge of current research, best practices and trends on a national and state level to support the direction and guidance of the Content Team. Ultimately, the TK-2 Literacy Specialist works strategically at a systems level to implement structures and strategies to close the opportunity and achievement gap.

Responsibilities:

Strategy and Vision Setting Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Content Team, contributing expertise in TK-2 Literacy and dual language pedagogy to inform the overall vision and strategy of the Content Team and the academic program
• Continuously collect research on instructional best practices in order to support the development and execution of a cohesive strategic plan for Early Literacy across CNCA schools
• Monitor the effectiveness of the TK-2 Literacy program through the use of key metrics (e.g., analysis of formative student achievement data and observational teacher data)
• In consultation with school leaders and the Director of Biliteracy and English Learners, support the development of a comprehensive TK-2 Literacy professional development plan for teachers and other CNCA stakeholders
• Provide direct coaching and support to TK-2 Literacy coaches and teachers as needed
• Elevate challenges that arise within Early Literacy and work with the Director of Biliteracy and English Learners to inform and improve work
• Understand and navigate the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context facing urban charter schools and the students they serve

Compliance and Management Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Biliteracy and English Learners to ensure that all TK-2 Literacy functions and projects are effectively carried out and meet high expectations
• Contribute to preparation and presentation of regular status reports related to TK-2 Literacyfor meetings as needed
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Other duties as assigned

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.