[NIFL-FAMILY:2098] NCFL Position Announcement

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April 25, 2005

Position Announcement – Professional Development Specialist (K-3)

The National Center for Family Literacy, a private nonprofit organization,
seeks a self-motivated professional with excellent communication,
organization and interpersonal skills to fill the following full-time
position.

Professional Development Specialist (K-3)
Responsibilities include developing and delivering professional development
including training, technical assistance and coaching in the application of
current research in K-3 reading instruction, literacy activities between
parents and children, and reading strategies with children to classroom
teachers, administrators, and family literacy providers; development of
print, web and video material on evidence-based reading instruction and
parent engagement in children’s reading acquisition; program development and
monitoring.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based reading
instruction and family literacy, application of reading instruction in K-3
classrooms, knowledge of teaching methodology and adult education practices
for developing and implementing training and technical assistance,
experience and knowledge of school structure and programs including school
change and reform models, excellent organizational skills and demonstrated
ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to work with members
of a team, deal with ambiguity and fast-paced change.

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s Degree with a background in reading
instruction or related area such as elementary education, child development,
language and literacy development, Master’s Degree preferred, and a minimum
of three year’s experience in direct classroom teaching in a primary
setting, supervision and/or coaching experience in beginning reading, and
organization and delivery of professional development.

NCFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace
diversity.  NCFL offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
For information regarding NCFL, visit our Website at www.famlit.org.  

Submit a résumé, writing sample and cover letter to:
The National Center for Family Literacy
Human Relations Officer
325 West Main Street, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202



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