Early Literacy Specialist

Early Literacy Specialist

Jackson County Public Schools Central Office- BOE - Sylva, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Jackson County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs.

Job Details

Job ID:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 to $74,500 Per Year

Job Description

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time; Exempt Position; 40 hours per week; 12 month position

LOCATION: Graham County

REPORTS TO: Office of Early Learning Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years of specifically related experience in public education with a demonstrated leadership experience;
• Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of three years of specifically related experience in public education with a demonstrated leadership experience;
• Successful completion of K-5 LETRS;
• Must live in or near the assigned district;
• Travel is required. Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License.

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and policies related to the Excellent Public Schools Act and Early Education within the Preschool‑Grade 5 continuum;
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence‑informed literacy professional development and practices aligned to the Science of Reading;
• Demonstrated knowledge of successfully delivering professional development virtually and in‑person;
• Demonstrated knowledge of formulating, planning, and managing multiple projects.

Management Preferences

• Knowledge in data analysis processes relevant to early literacy with a specific focus on the statewide formal diagnostic reading assessment;
• Experience coaching adults in literacy and accurately communicating content.

Benefits

Benefits Available.

Contact Information

• Melissa Strickland, Communications Coordinator
• Email:

The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person in hiring, tenure, or promotion on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or handicaps in any of its education or employment programs or activities. Assignments are made in accordance with the needs of the school system and are subject to change.