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OEL Early Literacy Specialist NC16 Education Consultant I
Hoke County Schools HCS Curriculum and Instruction - Raeford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
OEL Early Literacy Specialist NC16 Education Consultant I
Hoke County Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs
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Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
OEL Early Literacy Specialist NC16 Education Consultant I
Reports To: Office of Early Learning Director
Location: Sandhills South Central Region
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week), benefit eligible
Annual Salary Range: $68,000.00-$74,000.00
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Description of the Work:
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for the Early Literacy Specialist position within the Office of Early Learning. The position will be located in an assigned district space. The responsibilities include:
Aligned Mission and Vision:
Coordinate, align, and support the application and professional development (PD) of the Excellent Public Schools Act
Collaborate with NCDPI Office of Early Learning to align Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and literacy PD and implementation at the district level
Develop and support pacing LETRS implementation at the school level in alignment with district and state expectations
District Human Resources:
Support professional learning community teams in collaboration with district and school leaders to ensure implementation and transfer to instructional practice
Support, collaborate, and coach identified focus schools as assigned
Model effective coaching and facilitation techniques
Stakeholder Training/Professional Development:
Must have successfully completed and mastered K-5 LETRS professional development prior to employment.
Successfully complete and master Early Childhood LETRS professional development
Successfully obtain LETRS state facilitator certification within two years of initial hiring date
Prioritize and provide state, district, and school level professional development, coaching, and feedback as determined in collaboration with state, district, and school leaders
Attend monthly virtual professional learning support sessions led by NCDPI OEL.
Attend no more than four face-to-face state required professional development sessions to learn, review, and align communication of developed resources with district teams to plan strategic district and school level professional development
Fiscal Resources:
Collaborate with district and school level leaders to identify aligned curriculum, literacy promising practices and prioritize support
Support all aspects of state-wide implementation to prioritize resources and support aligned, evidence-informed practices in Preschool through Grade 5
Data and Outcomes:
Guide alignment of district and school-level data analysis and assessment implementation with state requirements
Collaborate with state, district, and school leaders to plan for measuring the impact of reading instruction congruent with the science of reading using school baseline data and data from approved early reading assessment systems
Assist in identifying and planning aligned coaching support for assigned schools within the district
Additional duties as assigned by the Office of Early Learning Senior Director
Necessary Requirements:
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 demonstrated leadership experience; OR
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 demonstrated leadership experience;
Successful completion and mastery of K-5 LETRS;
Must live in or near the assigned district;
Travel is required. Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License
Essential Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to 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
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $68,000 to $74,000 Per YearJob Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Mary Derfel , Assistant Director of Early Literacy NC Department of Public Instruction
HCS Curriculum and Instruction
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raeford, NC, 28376, US
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