About this role
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description CLASS TITLE: Literacy & English Language Learner Specialist REPORTS TO: Director of Federal & State Programs APPROVED: October 1, 2026 SUPERVISES: N/A NUMBER OF DAYS: 205 days Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill. The methods of meeting these requirements are sub­ject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabili­ties. Basic Function: Provides districtwide, job-embedded instructional support to teachers and students, with a focus on literacy, reading, writing, English Learner (EL) support, and high-impact instructional practices. Coordinates required components of the district's English Learner program under the direction of the Director of Federal & State Programs. Works with teachers, administrators, and district leadership to improve classroom instruction and support student academic and language development. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Literacy Support:
• Provides coaching and classroom-based support to teachers and administrators in literacy, EL instruction and effective instructional practices.
• Models instructional strategies and assists teachers with differentiated instruction, scaffold learning, and access to grade-level content.
• Supports reading and writing instruction, including comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, written expression, academic language, and integration of literacy skills across content areas.
• Reviews student data, assessment results, student work with teachers and school teams to identify instructional needs, monitor progress, and develop targeted instructional strategies and interventions.
• Provides direct instruction to students or small groups, as appropriate.
• Supports district and state literacy initiatives and use of research-based instructional materials and strategies.
English Learner Program & Student Support
• Coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the district's EL program under the guidance of the director of Federal & State Programs, including identification, screening, placement, Program Service Plans, assessments, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitors EL student progress and provides instructional support for academic and language development.
• Assists teachers with EL strategies, accommodations, scaffolds, and language-development practices.
• Coordinates EL student and family services, including communication, interpretation and translation services, appropriate scheduling and placement, and participation in student support meetings.
• Maintains accurate EL records and supports required state and federal reporting and compliance.
Professional Learning & Collaboration
• Provides professional learning and ongoing support through coaching, collaborative planning, mentoring, workshops, and other job-embedded opportunities.
• Collaborates with district and school leadership to identify instructional needs, address barriers to student success, support district initiatives, and strengthen services for students.
• Participates in professional learning and stays current with effective practices in literacy, EL instruction, instructional coaching, assessment, and differentiated instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and effective instructional practices.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and supports for English Learners and multilingual learners.
• Experience or training in literacy, reading intervention, writing instruction, instructional coaching, instructional leadership, English Learner instruction, or a related field.
• Ability to review student data and work with teachers to identify needs, plan instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Ability to provide coaching, modeling, feedback, and professional learning and work effectively with students, staff, families, and administrators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Experience:
• Experience in instructional coaching/leadership, or literacy instruction, or English Learner instruction preferred.
Education:
• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Kentucky teaching certificate, with five years of teaching experience
• Consultant or Administrative Certification
• English Language Learner Certification or agrees to add ELL certification within 5 years
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board and reflected in district salary schedules and individual employee contract.