POSITION: K-3 Literacy Specialist
LOCATION: Multi County Region 7
REPORTS TO: MSESC Executive Director & Director of Office of Academic Support, WVDE
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Full-time (240 Days)
JOB SUMMARY: The employee will work cooperatively with the central offices and school-based instructional staff in a multi-county region and across the state to implement the science of reading and writing best practices in elementary classrooms with an emphasis on Grades K-3. The specialist will support the implementation of literacy components of county-wide and school level strategic plans. The primary focus will be providing strategic support for instructional staff and teachers. The employee will also provide support to counties and schools identified for intervention and/or targeted support within and outside the assigned region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate with county offices in the assigned region to support implementation and training of educators in the science of reading and writing to include but not be limited to professional development, coaching, and observations.
2. Assist teachers, administrators, and/or MTSS teams in implementing county or school reading programs supporting the science of reading and writing.
3. Help administrators/teachers use screener/benchmark data to identify students needing intensive intervention and use data to plan for all levels of tiered instruction.
4. Work with classroom teachers to coordinate reading and writing instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
5. Work with county, school, classroom educators, and MTSS teams to monitor student progress.
6. Work collaboratively with the WVDE Office of Academic Support to design literacy resources, provide technical assistance, and ensure consistent messaging of WVDE literacy initiatives.
8. Participate in professional development as requested by supervisor(s).
9. Maintain a monthly time and effort log.
10. Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the WVDE Director of Academic Support and/or the MSESC Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in education and holds or qualifies for a teaching certification in elementary education or multi subjects. Additional certification in reading, special education or National Board Certification preferred but not required.
2. A minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
3. Literacy Specialist experience preferred.
4. Demonstrated experience in the development of quality standards-focused instructional design that is rigorous and relevant and includes research-based instructional strategies necessary for student’ success in the classroom.
5. Demonstrated expertise in the integration of technology within the classroom.
6. Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering professional development sessions and instructional coaching that meets the needs of adult learners.
7. Knowledge and experience in co-teaching and multi-tiered system of supports.
Send Application &Resume:
Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22nd Street Dunbar, WV 25064
Or download the application Job Postings at Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with support documents via email to rjpreece@k12.wv.us by 3:00 p.m. February 13, 2026
Resume Must Include:
1. List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
2. List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
3. Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
4. Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
5.List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.
Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.
Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative 2026