Selected Candidates will be hired for the 2026-2027 School Year

Hemet Unified School District grants credit for up to 22 years of service.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
• Credential
• English Language Verification
  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Faxed/emailed applications will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT:
It is the applicant's responsibility to attach ALL required documents AS SPECIFIED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. These documents must be ATTACHED BY THE APPLICANT and submitted WITH their completed application.  Applicants who do not submit all required documents listed above may not be considered for this position.

Please review job description for full experience and credential requirements.

Literacy Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Literacy Specialist provides and leads literacy instruction and assessment, school-wide, through a combination of intervention, coaching, and implementing the evidence-based practices found in the HUSD Literacy Plan. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct Instruction of Students:

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading services in individual, small group, and/or full classroom settings; 

• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process towards student achievement of the District’s literacy goals;

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students;

• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and literacy materials consistent with the standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 

Literacy Leader:

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners;

• Provide leadership for the District’s literacy program;

• Provide professional development by training, coaching, and supporting teachers and aides with literacy programs and instructional practices;

• Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping and reporting;

• Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism;

• Provides curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports the District’s initiatives;

• Models and coaches instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provides follow-up support;

• Collaborates with and coaches teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyzes school literacy data and plans for future literacy needs;

• Participates in vertical and horizontal collaborative instructional planning;

• Assists with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions involving literacy;

• Uses approaches to literacy that close the achievement/access gap, accelerates and sustains student achievement in part, through the implementation of standards-based instruction;

• Addresses issues of race/ethnicity, language, culture and the underserved student population as they impact literacy and education;

• Establishes ways for developing, implementing, and maintaining parent/community interaction and building student voice in literacy and education;

• Facilitates literacy dialogues/meetings;

• Perform non-instructional duties including curriculum and instruction development, student supervision, assessment, and consultation activities; 

• Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding improvement science practices;

• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional learning as directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, or designee

• Available for coaching cycles (i.e., informational observations which are non-evaluative, co-planning, team teaching, and modeling lessons) for the purpose of enriching and enhancing a teacher’s professional growth and student success;

• Elementary Specialists will teach during Walk to Learn, and TK-8 Specialists will teach during Walk to Learn and one (1) section, i.e., study skills class;

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the administrator. 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary grade students in the area of reading;

• Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of the elementary grade child;

• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to early childhood educational programming;

• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methods, and conflict resolution procedures;

• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the general school population. 

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive reading intervention program for students who are behind grade level;

• Serve as a literacy leader on site by engaging in coaching conversations, lesson observations, development, and delivery of professional development;

• Collaborate with other Literacy Specialists on-site and across the District;

• Understand the developmental levels of a reader and accurately diagnose and prescribe the appropriate reading supports for the student and the teacher;

• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions;

• Work effectively with staff, students, and the public;

• Make independent decisions;

• Work autonomously;

• Organize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks;

• Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills;

• Direct and instruct others;

• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting;

• Serve for a term of up to five years with rights back to a teaching position in the district thereafter, according to their credential.

EDUCATION:

• Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• A Reading Certificate and/or Reading and Literacy Added Authorization or Specialist credential is preferred.

• 5 years of experience teaching reading in grades K-5 is required.

• LETRS Certificate of Mastery desired or LETRS program in progress desired
  

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES:

• General Elementary, General Primary, Standard Elementary, or Multiple Subject.  CLAD, BCLAD, and SADAIE certification is required.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Sit, stand, reach, look down, turn neck (frequently); walk, bend, stoop, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, reach above shoulders (occasionally); kneel, crawl, lay down, use foot controls (infrequently); lift/carry items to 10 pounds (frequently), to 25 pounds (occasionally) and 26 – 90 pounds (students, in emergencies); grasp/manipulate materials and supplies (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking (continuously).

Working Conditions: Indoor classrooms, outdoor school year, and grounds. Exposure to: student and playground noise, communicable diseases, unruly students, air conditioning, seasonal temperatures, dust, wind, pesticides, and possible smog.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Certificated Teaching Position

June 2026

 Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.  
 

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact:  

Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255
  

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact:    

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact:   

Denise Sunderland, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity
1791 W. Acacia Avenue 
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700