Compensation:
$50,000-$52,000 Compensation Type:
Exempt Employment Type:
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Grade:
E04 Department:
Instructional Support
Position Summary
The Literacy Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the implementation of the New Mexico Science of Reading requirements within the institution's educator preparation programs. The coordinator ensures program compliance with state statutes, New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) requirements, Public Education Department (PED) standards, and accreditation expectations while promoting continuous improvement in literacy instruction and educator preparation. This position reports to the Department Chair. Duties & Responsibilities
Program Compliance
Ensure educator preparation programs comply with New Mexico statutes governing
Science of Reading instruction.
Monitor institutional compliance with NMHED and PED requirements related to
literacy instruction.
Coordinate institutional responses to state monitoring, audits, and program
reviews.
Maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with legislative and regulatory
requirements.
Curriculum Review and Alignment
Conduct ongoing reviews of literacy coursework to ensure alignment with the
Science of Reading.
Verify that coursework includes evidence-based instruction in:
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Oral Language Development
Writing
Assessment and Intervention
Collaborate with faculty to revise curriculum as standards evolve
Ensure coursework reflects culturally and linguistically responsive instructional
practices.
Faculty Support
Provide technical assistance to faculty teaching literacy-related coursework.
Coordinate professional development related to Science of Reading research and
best practices.
Facilitate collaboration among literacy faculty across departments.
Disseminate updates regarding state policies and instructional guidance.
Clinical Practice Oversight
Collaborate with field experience coordinators to ensure student teaching
placements model evidence-based literacy instruction.
Verify that clinical experiences include implementation of Science of Reading
instructional practices.
Work with partner school districts to strengthen literacy-focused clinical
experiences.
Candidate Performance Monitoring
Monitor teacher candidate progress on literacy competencies.
Review candidate assessment data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Recommend interventions for candidates needing additional literacy support.
Track program outcomes related to literacy preparation.
Assessment and Continuous Improvement
Collect and analyze program data related to literacy instruction.
Develop improvement plans based on candidate performance and state
accountability measures.
Coordinate annual program evaluation activities.
Recommend program modifications supported by data and current research.
Reporting and Accountability
Prepare annual reports required by NMHED and PED.
Maintain documentation of:
Curriculum alignment
Candidate performance
Clinical experiences
Faculty professional development
Program improvements
Compliance activities
Assist institutional leadership during accreditation reviews and state program
approvals.
Collaboration
Serve as the institutional liaison with NMHED, PED, and other state agencies
regarding literacy initiatives.
Participate in statewide Literacy Coordinator meetings and professional learning
communities.
Collaborate with faculty, school districts, educational partners, and professional
organizations to advance literacy instruction.
Deliverables
The Literacy Coordinator will produce:
Annual Science of Reading Compliance Report
Curriculum alignment documentation
Faculty professional development plan
Candidate literacy performance dashboard
Continuous Improvement Action Plan
Clinical partnership documentation
Annual accountability report
State reporting documentation required by NMHED and PED
Minimum…