Literacy Outcomes Specialist (LOS)

About Learning Ovations

At Learning Ovations we believe all students deserve the opportunity to read at, or above grade level, by the end of 3rd grade. That’s why we’re on a mission to bring evidence-based and rigorously tested interventions to schools and districts nationwide in order to improve 3rd grade reading outcomes.

Learning Ovations uses the patented A2i Professional Support System to improve k-3 literacy. A2i is a professional support system – not a new reading curriculum – that leverages and seamlessly integrates districts’ existing assessments and curriculum to help teachers take the guesswork out of differentiating reading instruction for each child. The team behind A2i ensures districts’ success by providing customized training and support throughout the implementation, holding themselves accountable for districts’ results.

Teachers who use A2i are able to develop the capacity to finally do what they have been previously unable to do: deliver personalized instruction so that every student is successfully reading by the end of 3rd grade.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual professional development to classroom teachers in grades K-3
• Coach teachers on using A2i Professional Support System with efficacy
• Develop small group rotation models for teachers to deliver individualized instruction
• Support principals and school Literacy Champion to co-design a sustainable plan for school-wide literacy instruction
• Review and communicate school-wide A2i usage and progress on a regular basis to Regional Manager
• Coordinate the collection of baseline cost, performance data and progress data
• Support United2Read partners to ensure ongoing improvement in literacy outcomes
• Meet with school districts to present the benefits of individualizing instruction while utilizing the A2i software platform
• Respond to questions and support needs of users during online office hours
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities to support the team and teachers may be assigned.

Qualifications

• The belief that ALL students can become proficient in reading
• 3 years experience teaching reading/literacy and familiar with elementary common core ELA state standards
• Familiarity with current reading/literacy development research
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and articulate current findings from multiple studies to educators
• Experience working with varying populations of students (ELD, special needs, etc.)
• Provided educators constructive feedback to improve literacy teaching practice
• Knowledge of the implementation of individualized student instruction and a dynamic MTSS / RTI framework
• Experience with implementing differentiated small groups of workstations/centers in the K-3 classroom
• Understands the value of aligning resources – classroom, parent, and community – in order to transform children’s literacy outcomes
• Displays comfort level with different digital technologies in and out of the classroom

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of Google Classroom and G Suite Applications
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience working with education leaders and organizations in the region
• Ability to speak multiple languages a plus

Benefits

• Generous Health Reimbursement Plan pays up to $6,500/year tax free
• 18 paid holidays + 8 vacation days starting in year 1
• Work with the leading researchers in elementary education
• Professional Development opportunities and training
• Earn graduate credits, micro-credentials, and other certificates
• Earn bonuses for obtaining successful student outcomes
• Flexible work location - Work from home when not working with schools