Is literacy a topic near and dear to your heart? Wilson is recruiting for an Instructional and Development Specialist for our Fundations® and Just Words® curriculums, instruction, and professional learning.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for completing projects and tasks related to the Fundations® and Just Words® curriculums, instruction, and professional learning. This includes assisting with revisions to and creation of print and digital curriculum and professional learning resources, including presentations, handouts, expert tips, communications, etc. This position can also be assigned Fundations and Just Words Professional Learning, including presenting Fundations and Just Words workshops and webinars on an as needed basis.

The Instructional and Development Specialist position is an academic full-time position. This position reports to the Director of Tier 1 and 2 Literacy Programs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute to various projects related to Fundations and Just Words instruction and the teaching of structured literacy, the science of reading, intervention instruction, multisensory teaching, and effective learning strategies for students.
• Assist with the development and/or revision of curriculum, instruction, and professional learning resources related to Fundations and Just Words.
• Serve as a subject matter support to technology-based innovations and other initiatives for Fundations and Just Words teachers and students.
• Assist in the development of content for professional learning for educators, including synchronous and asynchronous courses, webinars, special presentations, etc.
• Develop expert tips for the Fundations and Just Words Learning Community at Wilson Academy.
• As appropriate, support in answering internal and external questions regarding Fundations and Just Words teacher and student materials and resources, instruction, and training.
• Research inquiries, report concerns, and propose solutions regarding print and digital Fundations and Just Words resources/materials.
• Collect and analyze suggestions for improvements to Fundations and Just Words materials/resources.
• Conduct presentations on Fundations and Just Words and additional professional learning events as needed and if qualified (up to 20% of job function) (virtual and in-person delivery, travel required)
• As needed, deliver Fundations workshops and webinars.
• Document and share successes from the field
• Assist strategic communications team and RFP as a content support, as needed.
• Keep a pulse on current trends in the fields of dyslexia, science of reading, and structured literacy.
• Maintain regular office hours, being available to collaborate with team members.
• Understand and display WLT’s values.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of reading instruction, literacy skills, classroom best practices, and the science of reading.

• Understand and stay current with research related to reading instruction PreK-12, learning disabilities and their impact on the development of reading skills, effective educational practices, high-quality professional learning for educators, etc.
• Self-directed and motivated to complete assignments and move project tasks along.
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and projects.
• Able to work individually and as a team member.
• Willingness to work with others in department, staff in other Wilson departments, and individuals from external organizations.
• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback on a regular basis.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Expert communicator with exceptional writing and verbal skills, including the ability to present to internal and external professional audiences.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with online meeting software and hosting web-based meetings/learning sessions.

Education or Certification:

• Master’s Degree in Education required, a concentration in reading or literacy a plus
• Fundations Facilitator Certification a plus
• Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a school system or educational setting as a literacy provider working with Fundations and/or Just Words

• Substantial background and experience in structured literacy

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.