Mountain View Whisman School District

Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 3/16/2023

Agenda Category:  CONSENT AGENDA

Agenda Item Title:  Job Description: Director of Literacy

Estimated Time: 

Person Responsible:  Tara Vikjord, Chief Human Relations Officer

Background: 
MVWSD staff recognizes the importance of a holistic approach to address the needs of emerging readers. The Director of Literacy will provide instructional leadership, vision, and strategic direction for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development ensuring MVWSD schools have outstanding literacy achievement and growth across all grades. The Director will train and supervise a team of intervention teachers and instructional assistants who will work with students and staff at sites that demonstrate lower student achievement for emerging readers (K-2). 

Fiscal Implication:
Approx. $260,000

Recommended Action: 
That the Board of Trustees approve the job description for the Director of Literacy as presented.