Literacy Specialist
Under general supervision, Literacy Specialists provide professional literacy services for library members of all ages and abilities. Positions in this class perform functions related to the coordination, planning, instruction, and evaluation of curriculum for literacy participants; and to do related work as required.
Literacy Specialist is a journey level class in the library series. Positions in this classification are under the general supervision of a Library Manager I or higher-level manager in the Library. Incumbents in this classification perform with a high degree of expertise in literacy related issues and are required to work in a variety of settings, which may include correctional institutions (both juvenile and adult). Incumbents have generalized knowledge and experience in program systems and operations, database management, and outreach. In addition to organizational skills, they are required to possess specialized knowledge of current theories and practices of adult and juvenile literacy instruction, as well as experience providing direct literacy instruction.
The class of Literacy Specialist is distinguished from the lower-level classification of Literacy Advocate in that incumbents in the latter class have the primary responsibility for recruiting learners and volunteers, while the former class provides direct instruction and has responsibility for curriculum development, day to day program operation, and the coordination of volunteer staff.
For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Literacy Specialist (#4121)
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will encompass the following attributes and have demonstrated a successful track record in:
- Being a strong collaborator that thrives in a team-based workplace.
- Working effectively with people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, interpersonal skills, abilities and motivators.
- Facilitating, training, or managing classrooms.
- Working with and within correctional facilities for youth or adults.
- Identifying organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for collaborations.
- Working with family literacy in a multigenerational setting.
- Understanding adult learning theory, youth-based pedagogy and/or English language learning theory.
- Selecting age and culturally appropriate materials.
- Engaging volunteers.
- Using database volunteer management systems, evaluation methodologies, and videoconferencing software.
VACANCY
There are immediate vacancies within the Alameda County Library based in the city of Fremont. Incumbents in this position are required to travel to different service locations throughout Alameda County. This is a hybrid position.
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Position: |
Literacy Specialist |
| Organization: |
Alameda County Library |
| Location: |
Fremont, CA
United States
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| Salary: |
$37.93 - $45.07/hourly |
| Posting Start Date: |
12/18/2024 |
| Date Posted: |
12/30/2024 |
| Requirements |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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EXPERIENCE:
The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience providing instruction in both reading and writing to adults or children in a professional or public setting.
The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience providing administrative support (e.g., database management, record maintenance) in an agency whose primary purpose is to: (1) Teach adults and children; and/or (2) manage, coordinate, or administer a volunteer service is highly desirable.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Literacy materials, techniques, methodologies, practices, and principles.
- Tutoring techniques and assessments.
- Curriculum development.
- Personal computers including word processing and software applications related to database management.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
- Plan and organize.
- Adapt to change.
- Evaluate, analyze, and problem solve.
- Use interpersonal skills, including teamwork and collaborations.
- Learn and utilize technology.
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This listing expires on: 2/28/2025 |
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