ESL Literacy Specialist chez Highlands Community Charter School - Sacramento

Organization Description: Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools (HCCTS) is a public charter organization headquartered in Sacramento, California, delivering no-cost adult education across the state. HCCTS offers high school diploma programs, English language instruction, and career technical education to adult learners aged 22 and up—equipping them with skills and confidence to pursue meaningful careers and build generational legacies. Our mission centers on social justice, self-sufficiency and generational change, and transformative partnerships that make education accessible to all. Founded in 2014, HCCTS has rapidly grown its reach and impact, offering both classroom-based and independent study models tailored for adult learners who seek a second chance at earning a diploma and reaching economic independence. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with a belief that every student at HCCTS will succeed. Join our team and champion equity, transparency, and excellence, and help us rise together.

Under direction of the Director of Instruction & Professional Learning, the Literacy Specialist will provide support to ESL literacy-level students, classrooms, and teachers. This individual is responsible for coaching instructional staff on best practices for literacy instruction and support of literacy-level students. This position shall assist leadership with administrative duties involving curriculum development and professional development as assigned (Please read the job description before applying for this position.)

The position requires the following items to be attached to the application, or the application will not be considered: . Resume . Letter of Reference (2 Required) . Must hold a valid California teaching credential . Five years of work with literacy-level students preferred . Experience as a reading specialist, intervention teacher, instructional coach, or similar title preferred . Master’s degree in TESOL preferred . Three years of successful, full-time teaching of literacy-level students in public or private school required . Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement programmatic changes, based on data and in consultation with stakeholders . Ability to communicate with and lead a diverse community . Possession of a valid California drivers’ license

$72,391 - $97,011 (7 Steps)

Important Note: An incomplete or unsigned application will not be considered. Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression Having trouble or need assistance with your application? Please go to www.edjoin.org and click on “Help Center” for information such as how to attach documents to your application, or how to update your profile. You may also contact the EDJOIN help desk by calling 888-900-8945 or by emailing [email protected] REMEMBER! Attachments are NOT automatically added to your applications. Make sure you scan and attach all required documents before the job posting deadline. Highlands is not responsible for emails that may be delivered into an applicant’s junk/spam mailbox.