Instructional and Development Specialist

Department: Program Development

Location:

Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people. We strive to reflect this belief in our work.

The success of our team members is no less paramount. We-re dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. Are you ready to be a changemaker?

Wilson Language training is growing and is looking to hire Instructional and Development Specialist.

This position is responsible for completing projects and tasks related to the Fundations- and Just Words- curriculums, instruction, and professional learning. This includes assisting with revisions to print and digital curriculum and instructional resources, as well as the creation of new resources and curriculum.

The Instructional and Development Specialist position is an academic full-time position. This position reports to the Director of Program Development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute to various projects related to Fundations and Just Words instruction and the teaching of structured literacy, the science of reading, intervention instruction, multisensory teaching, and effective learning strategies for students.

• Assist with the development and/or revision of curriculum, instruction, and professional learning resources related to Fundations and Just Words.

• Assist with the development of curriculum, instruction and professional learning related to meeting the foundational skills needs of students in upper elementary grades.

• Serve as a cross-functional team member to support technology-based innovations and other initiatives for Fundations and Just Words teachers and students.

• Assist in the development of content for professional learning for educators, including synchronous and asynchronous courses, webinars, special presentations, etc.

• Assist with state and district level RFP teams with instructional standards alignments and content support as needed.

• Develop expert tips for the Fundations and Just Words Learning Community at Wilson Academy.

• As appropriate, support in answering internal and external questions regarding Fundations and Just Words teacher and student materials and resources, instruction, and training.

• Research inquiries, report concerns, and propose solutions regarding print and digital Fundations and Just Words resources/materials.

• Collect and analyze suggestions for improvements to Fundations and Just Words materials/resources.

• Conduct presentations on Fundations and Just Words and additional professional learning events as needed and if qualified (virtual and in-person delivery, travel required)

• Keep a pulse on current trends in the fields of dyslexia, science of reading, and structured literacy.

• Maintain regular office hours, being available to collaborate with team members.

• Understand and display WLT-s values.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Skills:

• Deep knowledge of reading instruction, literacy skills, classroom best practices, and the science of reading.

• Understand and stay current with research related to reading instruction PreK-12, learning disabilities and their impact on the development of reading skills, effective educational practices, high-quality professional learning for educators, etc.

• Self-directed and motivated to complete assignments and move project tasks along.

• Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and projects.

• Able to work individually and as a team member.

• Willingness to work with others in department, staff in other Wilson departments, and individuals from external organizations.

• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback on a regular basis.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Expert communicator with exceptional writing and verbal skills, including the ability to present to internal and external professional audiences.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficient with online meeting software and hosting web-based meetings/learning sessions.

• Ability to attend in-person meetings and events (up to 10% of time).

Education or Certification:

Master-s Degree in Education required, a concentration in reading or literacy a plus

• Fundations or Just Words Facilitator Certification a plus

• Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner a plus

Experience

• Strong understanding of Wilson Literacy Programs (Fundations, Just Words, Wilson Reading System) a plus

• Substantial background and experience in teaching structured literacy

• K-12 Curriculum development and design experience

Wilson has identified the anticipated pay range for this role based on the many factors that we consider in defining compensation levels for our roles, including market data, and internal equity considerations. Actual pay, and allocation between base and any target discretionary bonus, will vary based on geographic location, education, work experience, skills, market data, and internal equity considerations. Wilson offers competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance

• 401k plan with partial employer match

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• -O-Connor days,- which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year-s Eve, as well as other perks.

Anticipated Salary Range: $89,000 - $114,000.

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace. M/W/D/V