Literacy Coordinator

TITLE: Literacy Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Education Programs

SUMMARY

• The Literacy Coordinator is a faculty position tasked with ensuring that all courses in teacher licensure are aligned with the evidence-based pedagogical frameworks required for state licensure. This position will act as bridge between legislative requirements and the pedagogical changes in the NMJC Alternative Licensure Program. The Literacy Coordinator maintains consistent, high-quality implementation across the program by integrating state requirements with the academic curriculum.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate all education coursework related to literacy and clinical experiences to ensure components of the curriculum are explicitly aligned with Science of Reading competencies.
• Manage the required 100-hour structured literacy observation placements at Local Education Agencies to identify and coordinate with LETRS-trained mentor teachers to ensure candidates are immersed in high-fidelity environments.
• Serve as the liaison to external stakeholders to coordinate statewide literacy initiatives.
• Track and analyze candidate performance on literacy-related assessments by meeting implementation timelines, tracking anticipated deliverables, and facilitating state and accreditation reporting to ensure the program maintains continuous funding and licensure eligibility.
• Teach education courses (up to 6 credit hours) each fall/spring semester, as needed.
• Fulfill institutional service requirements by actively participating on working committees as assigned.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various College activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior Colle

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in education, literacy, or reading is required. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, or literacy coach is mandatory.
• Previous experience teaching education courses at the college level is preferred.
• The successful candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Specialized expertise in the Science of Reading and its instructional application, Structured Literacy. This includes profound technical knowledge of reading processes, phonology, orthography, and syntax.
• Understanding of principles of adult learning to lead faculty through the transition and provide professional development necessary to move faculty away from legacy instructional models toward evidence-based frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse and sometimes competing interests by using interpersonal skills to build consensus and ensure a unified approach to literacy preparation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.