Northeast Literacy Consultant

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

State Superintendent

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

65018339

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on July 28, 2026. *

The Education Program Consultant performs work as assigned by the Office of Early Learning’s Director to support all statewide projects and activities related to the identification and/or development and implementation of programs to support the use of evidence-informed practices for early literacy, early mathematics and social-emotional development for preschool through grade 3. This includes communication, the development of resource materials, delivery of professional development, technical assistance, and systems-level coaching at the regional and district levels.

Job Responsibilities:

Support all aspects of identification/development, implementation, and state-wide scaling-up of the state’s efforts to support early literacy, early mathematics and social-emotional development in Preschool through Grade 3.

Collaborate with regional and district systems and structures, such as Regional Support Teams, and Regional Education Service Alliances, to build statewide capacity for successful scale-up and sustainability of early education initiatives aligned with Read to Achieve.

Collaborate with other NC Department of Public Instruction offices, state agencies, and external stakeholders to support related early education initiatives.

Mentor and coach nineteen Early Literacy Specialist in the Northeast region, focusing on aligned communication and support related to Science of Reading/LETRS implementation and sustainability across North Carolina.

Serve on and support the work of the State Regional Support Team within their assigned State Board of Education region.

Provide early childhood expertise as the team analyzes data and plans support for LEAs, which includes the provision of technical assistance, professional development, and systems-level coaching related to identified priorities.

Collect recent, relevant, and actionable data pertaining to early education initiative usability testing and implementation to support practice-informed policy development and rapid and long-term improvement cycles.

Collect data to inform the alignment of early education efforts with current systems in districts and at the regional/state level.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $88,910.00

Manager Preferences:  

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, and policies related to Read to Achieve and Early Education within the Preschool – Grade 5 continuum.
• Knowledge of evidence-informed literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Experience conducting professional development virtually and in-person.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Primary Purpose of The Office of Early Learning:

The Office of Early Learning (OEL) provides leadership, technical assistance, professional development, and other support to local education agencies for the implementation of evidence-informed practices in Preschool – Grade 3 programs, including the NC Early Learning Inventory. The OEL promotes the alignment of Preschool – Grade 3 program components to address the unique needs of young children and their families, with an emphasis on standards, curricula, assessment, and evidence-informed instructional practices.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV