Literacy Specialist

Job Description:

Benefits

● Pay rate: $25 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience
● Approximately 26.5 hours per week
● Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
● Early September through late May (30-week contract). Additional weeks may be available depending on funding.
● This is a part-time, non-benefited position

People-Centered Service & Care

BACR Value: Compassion — genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

Key Responsibilities

● Build trusting relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
● Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy development and student confidence.
● Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding student progress, program updates, and support strategies.
● Respond professionally and promptly to stakeholder inquiries.
● Promote equitable access to literacy support services and positive learning experiences.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

BACR Value: Curiosity — actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice

Key Responsibilities

● Implement evidence-based literacy instruction using the UFLI Foundations curriculum and related structured literacy practices.
● Deliver targeted small-group and individualized literacy interventions.
● Administer DIBELS assessments at Beginning, Middle, and End of Year benchmark periods.
● Analyze assessment data to inform instruction, intervention planning, and student support strategies.
● Support MTSS and RTI processes by identifying students who require additional academic support.
● Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes utilizing SELPQA and related program quality tools.
● Engage in data meetings, reflection sessions, and action-planning processes to improve student outcomes.
● Serve as a literacy resource for school staff and program teams.
● Collaborate with coordinators and school partners to align literacy programming with school-site goals.

Self-Awareness & Inclusive Collaboration

BACR Value: Humility — recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively

Key Responsibilities

● Collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, coordinators, families, and community partners.
● Foster culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners.
● Demonstrate self-awareness by seeking feedback and responding constructively to challenges.
● Maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical and professional standards.
● Support positive team culture through respectful communication, reliability, and accountability.

Program Operations & Compliance

BACR Value: Integrity — follows through on commitments and ensures quality and compliance

Key Responsibilities

● Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and program records.
● Ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.
● Monitor program implementation and support compliance with BACR and district requirements.
● Participate in required meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development activities.
● Promote program visibility and support recruitment and engagement efforts.
● Step into student supervision ratios when needed to support program operations.

Qualifications

● Must pass a criminal background check and TB test clearance.
● Strong understanding of foundational literacy instruction.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, and school personnel.
● Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
● Experience with DIBELS and structured literacy approaches preferred.
● Training or experience with UFLI Foundations preferred.
● Education and Youth Development background preferred.
● Experience working in schools and/or nonprofit settings preferred.
● Familiarity with SELPQA or similar quality improvement frameworks preferred.
● Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families.
● Basic English reading proficiency to support students’ academic development and school-day alignment.

Essential Functions

● Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
● Ability to travel to required meetings and school sites.
● Valid California Driver’s License and insured vehicle preferred.
● Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and web-based platforms.
● Ability to maintain detailed records and documentation.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
● Must be punctual, organized, and reliable.

BACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and affirming workplace. This job description reflects core responsibilities and may be updated as program needs evolve.

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About Us:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.