State Regional Literacy Director (Finance)
SRLD Position Location: Florida Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrative Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), which is part of the College of Education, envisions that all schools in the state of Florida and nationally will have the capacity to provide a safe, effective, and efficient environment to continuously improve the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students and to actively engage families and communities in education. The ISCP's nearly $23 million budget is derived from grants from federal, state, and private sources. It is the mission of the ISCP to implement and evaluate research-based and innovative practices in school and community settings. This is accomplished through (a) training, technical assistance, and support to key partners; (b) community-engaged research and program evaluation to inform key partners' decision making; (c) the development of research and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation activities; and (d) supporting the infrastructure and capacity of key partners to implement and evaluate federal and state educational policy.
POSITION SUMMARY:
SRLDs (State Regional Literacy Directors) serve in a regional capacity focused on improving implementation of reading assessments, evidence-based practices/programs, instruction and intervention as delineated in the district's Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading Plan and the reading portion of school improvement plans for identified schools serving K-5 students. SRLDs build capacity in reading.
Special Requirements:
Reading Certification or Reading Endorsement is required.
Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the following is vital:
- Science of Reading and scientific reading research and evidence-based practices for effective classroom instruction, assessment, and intervention in literacy
- Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts
- Florida's Multi-Tiered System of Supports/Response to Intervention
- Data analysis and application
Skills: Acquisition of the following expertise is crucial:
- Explicit, systematic instructional delivery that engages adult learners
- Ability to effectively prioritize, schedule, manage, and organize multiple daily tasks to achieve goals
- Ability to administer and interpret reading assessments and use data to determine professional development needs, and recommend changes to improve school-wide and/or classroom instructional practices
- Ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills and information
- Strong observation skills and the ability to provide effective instructional feedback
- Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions
- Use effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage in difficult and candid conversations with a variety of stakeholders
Attributes: The following personal qualities are essential:
- Sense of urgency for literacy achievement
- Motivating others to perform at high standards
- High degree of professionalism to ensure and protect the confidentiality of educators and students
- Strong work ethic, self-directed and reliable, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- High quality interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and interact with adults exhibiting a range of abilities and dispositions
- Persistent in spite of obstacles
- Value lifelong learning
- Belief that all students can learn to read and coaching can make a difference
- Desire to grow professionally
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and seven years of professional experience; or Master's degree and five years of professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree, 5 Years of Experience
Master's Degree in Education Leadership
Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience with documented success of teaching reading.
Literacy Coach Endorsement
Reading Certification or Reading Endorsement is required.
Certification in one of the following:
- Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
- English (grades 1-6)
- Middle Grades English (grades 5-9)
- Middle Grades integrated Curriculum (grades 5-9)
Successful experience designing and delivering professional learning for adult learners specific to literacy instruction at the school and district levels.
Substantial experience in literacy coaching (three or more years) and monitoring student progress data in reading.
Experience mentoring, coaching, and providing oral and written feedback about literacy instruction to classroom teachers.
Successfully demonstrate competence on evidence-based strategies.
Experience leading others in a collaborative process.
Experience analyzing and using student achievement data for instructional purposes.
Required Level 1 Criminal History Background Check.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Responsibilities
SRLDs provide ongoing technical assistance and support to schools in order to promote effective literacy practices.
Provide initial and ongoing professional learning focused on a variety of literacy of literacy topics (e.g., Florida's B.E.S.T. ELA standards, science of reading, evidence-based literacy practices, screening and progress monitoring to inform decision-making). SRLDs provide professional learning face-to-face and virtually.
Support districts and schools with consistent, coordinated use of high-quality instructional materials and supplemental materials; with core reading instruction; with core reading instruction for other subject areas; and with their multi-tiered system of supports; among other areas.
Monitor district-, school-, and classroom-level data to provide targeted supports to districts, school-level literacy leadership teams, coaches and teachers.
Provide training and support for teachers, coaches, and other educators to build their capacity to deliver high-quality literacy instruction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
