Regional Literacy Specialist

Job Description Position: SST Regional Literacy Specialist Reports to: SST Director Employment Status: Full-time Contract: 215 days Salary Range: $80,000 to $84,000 (Based on Qualifications and Experience) Location: State Support Team - Region 7 Service Area Start Date: July 1, 2026 Open Date: June 9, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Interested Applicants Please send a letter of interest and a current resume to Dr. George Csanyi at View email address on click.appcast.io or mail to State Support Team - Region 7, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 200, Mansfield, Ohio 44906. Attention: Dr. George Csanyi. Description Ohio's State Support Teams (SST) are regional extensions of the work of the Department of Education and Workforce that were established under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3312. SST consultants partner with prioritized schools and districts identified through decision rules grounded in IDEA, ESSA, and Ohio law. Consultants support these schools and districts in establishing the foundations of their own Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (Integrated MTSS), aligned to Ohio's framework. This means building coherent systems that strengthen instruction, improve adult practices, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. While sustaining an emphasis on students with disabilities in alignment with IDEA, SST consultants help advance statewide priorities (e.g., Science of Reading and the K‑12 Math Plan), integrate academic and non-academic systems, and ensure that services for both compliance and high‑quality instruction reinforce one another to improve student outcomes in literacy, math, and chronic absenteeism. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in reading or literacy education, or a master's degree in a related area with either reading or literacy endorsements on a state license. Expertise in how to improve student learning through the implementation of high‑quality evidence‑based reading/literacy strategies. Completion of a professional development program accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (accreditation or accreditation plus level). Three to five years of successful classroom teaching that includes reading/literacy instruction in kindergarten through grade twelve. Experience as a provider of professional development and technical assistance specific to evidence‑based language and literacy development. Experience with coaching and consulting educators or leaders. Experience designing and implementing district‑wide or school‑wide integrated multi‑tiered system of supports. Knowledge of how to analyze and use student data and adult implementation data. Experience working with administrators. Experience facilitating or participating in the collaborative problem‑solving model. Preferred Qualifications Experience providing instruction in special education with a master's degree in special education and/or an intervention specialist license. Experience providing instruction to individuals with dyslexia or individuals with risk factors for dyslexia. Experience providing and coaching structured literacy instruction. Experience facilitating and interpreting screening measures for identifying students at risk for reading failure. Professional Development Expectations Regional Literacy Specialists shall submit a professional development plan to the Department of Education and Workforce each year to ensure training is completed. The specialist will also be invited to any statewide training offered to members of the ReadOhio Network and should expect to set aside 5‑7 days of their development as a literacy content expert each year for these opportunities. Years 1 and 2 All Regional Literacy Specialists are expected to complete the following foundational training in the first two years in the role. If a specialist has already completed a training, they will not repeat this training unless required by the SST Director, Department staff, or requested by the specialist. Regional Literacy Specialist Responsibilities Provide intensive coaching supports to a ReadOhio coaching district aligned with Ohio's Coaching Model (50% of time). Responsibilities include data analysis for needs assessment, development and monitoring of coaching service delivery plans, facilitation of collaborative problem‑solving, and supporting evidence‑based instructional practices. Provide literacy coaching supports and technical assistance to support the implementation of a multi‑tiered system of supports for literacy (20% of time). Responsibilities include facilitating online courses, comprehensive needs analysis, guidance on 1‑MTSS processes, targeted system coaching, and consultation on literacy plans. Engage in regional literacy networking through Communities of Practice (7.5% of time). Additional Job Information The position requires travel. A valid Ohio driver license and a safe, functional motorized vehicle are necessary. Documentation of a clear criminal record is required. Must meet all mandated public health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test). Must be able to use equipment such as a computer, telephone, projector, copy machine, and other office equipment. Additional Working Conditions This is a salaried position; may be required to work extended hours. May require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Expected to attend required meetings and trainings as determined by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce program offices to fulfill the requirements within the State Support Team Grant Agreement Fiscal Year 2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr