Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR, is looking for an inspiring Literacy Specialist to make a lasting impact in our Beginning Lower School (PS-5). If you have a strong educational background, a passion for early literacy, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment, this is your chance to shine!

As our Literacy Specialist, you'll lead a dynamic, school-wide literacy program, working closely with teachers to elevate instruction, run engaging daily intervention groups, and ensure every student has the tools to thrive. You'll collaborate with educators and administrators through classroom modeling, strategic planning, coaching, and professional development, all while using data-driven insights to drive student success.

If you’re ready to empower young learners, support passionate educators, and make a meaningful difference in a vibrant school community, we want to hear from you!

A few of the role’s highlights include:

• Lead & Support Literacy Curriculum: Implement a cohesive PS-5 literacy program aligned with best practices and national standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with teachers and administrators to design programs, model instructional strategies, co-teach, and provide feedback.
• Student Assessment & Intervention: Use data-driven insights to differentiate instruction, run daily intervention groups, and support diverse learners.
• Professional Development: Train and coach teachers on literacy instruction, assessment tools, and curriculum implementation.
• Resource & Progress Management: Maintain literacy materials, oversee student progress reports, and communicate with families through conferences and newsletters.
• Community Engagement: Work closely with leadership, assist in student supervision, participate in field trips, and contribute to the school community.

Salary: $60,160-$99,410/year

**This range is based off the current 2024-2025 Faculty Scale and will depend on education and experience.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, preferred.
• Advanced study of literacy instruction.
• Five years or more of successful elementary teaching experience, preferred.
• Experience leading professional learning in literacy instruction.

Application Requirements:

1. Complete application on employment page of catlin.edu
   5. https://secure5.saashr.com/ta/CGSG21.careers?careerssearch
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume

Review of applications begins immediately, and position is open until filled. 

Position has a tentative start date of August 2025.

Interested in some of the benefits the school has to offer?

Check out those details here! https://www.catlin.edu/about/employment

­­­­­­­­­­­­­We warmly welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and candidates from historically underrepresented communities in independent schools. At Catlin Gabel, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

About Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School is a coeducational, independent day school located on 54 acres in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon formed in 1957 by the merger of the Catlin Hillside School, which had been founded as Miss Catlin’s School in 1911, and the Gabel Country Day School, whose roots extend to 1859 with the founding of The Portland Academy. The campus itself is a former farm with beautiful trees, fields, and plantings that has been modernized and upgraded over the years with new and renovated buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings. We offer a broad and challenging curriculum based on a progressive philosophy with small classes designed to educate the total person, incorporating the academic along with the arts, physical education, and a strong sense of community service. The school enrolls nearly 740 students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has 100 faculty members committed to diversity among students, faculty and staff. Catlin Gabel is an equal opportunity employer.

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