New Visions for Public Schools
Literacy Consultant (Part-Time)
New Visions for Public Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261
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New Visions for Public Schools . The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department works to ensure outstanding instruction in every classroom. Sustainable implementation of high-quality curriculum is a key driver and supports the growth of teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians at various career stages. The C&I work is grounded in understanding how students learn, adult learning principles to support teachers and school leaders, opportunities to adapt curriculum materials for specific classroom contexts or student needs, and continuous improvement over time. The Literacy Consultant role is responsible for developing tools and resources to address literacy development needs within the C&I Department and New Visions' network of schools. This includes developing coaching plans to build capacity of teachers and instructional leaders, calibrating school literacy plans with student needs, clarifying the instructional coaching model for various support situations, and partnering with data staff to develop new tools for reading in the Portal. The role requires strong collaboration and coordination with internal partners to gather information, then communicating effectively with school-facing staff to understand challenges and provide solutions. This role is temporary through February 2026. The expected schedule is 5-10 hours per week at $65/hour. Core Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the New Visions Curriculum & Instruction Literacy team on activities to support literacy coaching and coaching products for various support situations. Review student reading data, including SWD and ML, and provide schools with asynchronous feedback on reading support services and reading goals. Partner with New Visions data teams to develop tools for reading in the Portal. Refine and systematize core decisions that schools must make to support and monitor reading programs aligned with school needs and NYC PS guidelines. Ensure that state and federal compliance requirements for students with disabilities and multilingual learners are met when designing reading support programs. Assess coaching plans that develop school-based capacity among teachers and instructional leaders as needed. Codify and transition the work to existing and potentially new Literacy Team members. Education and Experience
Masters-level degree Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in public education, preferably urban schools and secondary level Minimum of 3 years experience coaching teachers and leaders in literacy instruction and reading development at the secondary level Required Skill Sets and Knowledge Base
Expert knowledge of Wilson Language Interventions or Orton-Gillingham principles; experience with other reading interventions such as Wilson Reading System (WRS), Wilson Just Words, REWARDS, and Stari is preferred Leadership in delivering professional development and support to educators Experience with teaching reading and writing skills to secondary school students Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including strong facilitation skills Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively Understanding of high school graduation requirements and compliance for special populations Disclaimer
The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Who We Are New Visions for Public Schools has, for over three decades, played a central role in improving the quality of New York City public schools and removing barriers to the success of low-income students and students of color. New Visions focuses on providing educators with tools, resources, and support to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems, including investments in student planning tools, free and high-quality curriculum, and innovative career and college preparatory programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement New Visions believes that teams are most effective when they include representation from the diverse communities we serve. Our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion do not determine who gets hired; they help ensure the opportunity to be considered and supported if chosen. New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and the lives of urban youth. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries
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Join to apply for the
Literacy Consultant (Part-Time)
role at
New Visions for Public Schools . The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department works to ensure outstanding instruction in every classroom. Sustainable implementation of high-quality curriculum is a key driver and supports the growth of teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians at various career stages. The C&I work is grounded in understanding how students learn, adult learning principles to support teachers and school leaders, opportunities to adapt curriculum materials for specific classroom contexts or student needs, and continuous improvement over time. The Literacy Consultant role is responsible for developing tools and resources to address literacy development needs within the C&I Department and New Visions' network of schools. This includes developing coaching plans to build capacity of teachers and instructional leaders, calibrating school literacy plans with student needs, clarifying the instructional coaching model for various support situations, and partnering with data staff to develop new tools for reading in the Portal. The role requires strong collaboration and coordination with internal partners to gather information, then communicating effectively with school-facing staff to understand challenges and provide solutions. This role is temporary through February 2026. The expected schedule is 5-10 hours per week at $65/hour. Core Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the New Visions Curriculum & Instruction Literacy team on activities to support literacy coaching and coaching products for various support situations. Review student reading data, including SWD and ML, and provide schools with asynchronous feedback on reading support services and reading goals. Partner with New Visions data teams to develop tools for reading in the Portal. Refine and systematize core decisions that schools must make to support and monitor reading programs aligned with school needs and NYC PS guidelines. Ensure that state and federal compliance requirements for students with disabilities and multilingual learners are met when designing reading support programs. Assess coaching plans that develop school-based capacity among teachers and instructional leaders as needed. Codify and transition the work to existing and potentially new Literacy Team members. Education and Experience
Masters-level degree Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in public education, preferably urban schools and secondary level Minimum of 3 years experience coaching teachers and leaders in literacy instruction and reading development at the secondary level Required Skill Sets and Knowledge Base
Expert knowledge of Wilson Language Interventions or Orton-Gillingham principles; experience with other reading interventions such as Wilson Reading System (WRS), Wilson Just Words, REWARDS, and Stari is preferred Leadership in delivering professional development and support to educators Experience with teaching reading and writing skills to secondary school students Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including strong facilitation skills Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively Understanding of high school graduation requirements and compliance for special populations Disclaimer
The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Who We Are New Visions for Public Schools has, for over three decades, played a central role in improving the quality of New York City public schools and removing barriers to the success of low-income students and students of color. New Visions focuses on providing educators with tools, resources, and support to build and continuously improve strong and responsive systems, including investments in student planning tools, free and high-quality curriculum, and innovative career and college preparatory programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement New Visions believes that teams are most effective when they include representation from the diverse communities we serve. Our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion do not determine who gets hired; they help ensure the opportunity to be considered and supported if chosen. New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and the lives of urban youth. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries
Education Administration Programs
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