The Early Years/Literacy Specialist is a ten (10) month contractual employee paid in twenty-six (26) equal biweekly installments. This role requires annual ratification by Chief and Band Council and operates under the direction of the Director of Education.

The Early Years/Literacy Specialist leads system-wide literacy improvements across SLCS and SLEA (Sturgeon Lake Education Alliance) partner schools. The Early Years/Literacy Specialist works directly with teachers through coaching, modelling and professional development and provides guidance and support to school-based Literacy Catalysts to ensure consistent implementation of literacy practices.

The Early Years/Literacy Specialist shall:

- Instructional Leadership & Coaching

- Coordinate and support implementation of high-quality, research-based literacy curriculum

- Facilitate professional development for teachers and school staff

- Observe classroom instruction and provide constructive, non-evaluative feedback

- Model exemplary literacy lessons and effective instructional strategies

- Support teachers in lesson planning using high-quality curriculum resources

- Promote and model high-quality interactions between teachers and students

- Student Achievement & Intervention

- Consult with teachers to ensure students meet grade-level expectations

- Support and monitor classroom-based literacy interventions

- Assist in developing strategies for differentiated instruction

- Promote a solid belief that all students can become successful readers

- Data & Continuous Improvement

- Analyze student achievement and literacy data to identify trends

- Support teachers in using data to adjust instruction and interventions

- Assist in monitoring and tracking student progress toward outcomes

- Family & Community Engagement





- Support teachers in effective communication with parents and caregivers

- Promote and encourage family involvement in literacy development

- Serve as liaison with Daycare and HeadStart programs

- Program Monitoring & Reporting

- Monitor delivery of the elementary ELA curriculum to ensure all outcomes are addressed

- Provide regular updates and reports to school administration, SLEA and Educational Advisory Committee (EAC)

- Attend required meetings, professional development, and training sessions

- Maintain required documentation and reporting

- Partnerships & Collaboration

- Build and maintain relationships with school staff, Alliance partners, and external agencies

- Participate in collaborative planning and team-based problem solving

- Support system-wide literacy initiatives and strategic goals

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Education (Master’s Degree preferred)

- Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in early years or literacy

- Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction and development

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Proven ability to work effectively within First Nations communities and schools

- Experience in instructional coaching or mentoring teachers

- Knowledge of evidence-based literacy strategies and interventions

- Experience working with data-informed instruction

- Familiarity with Saskatchewan curriculum and early learning frameworks

- Clean Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

- Reliable vehicle and clean driver’s license/abstract

- First Aid/CPR certification (asset)

Other Notes

- Requires flexibility to work across classrooms and partner school sites

- Travel between locations is required

- Duties may evolve to meet community and organizational priorities

📌 Early Years/Literacy Specialist (Prince Albert)
🏢 Sturgeon Lake Education
📍 Prince Albert