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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 08/24/2026 District Literacy Lead- Updated April 2026.pdf Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities. District Literacy Lead (TOSA) Monticello Public Schools Full time position (1.0 FTE) Position available: August 24, 2026 Job Summary: Monticello Public School is looking for a licensed District Literacy Lead to provide strategic district-wide leadership for the implementation of the Minnesota READ Act and the advancement of evidence-based structured literacy. See the attached job description for more details. Licensure and Certification Requirements: Required: Bachelor''s degree in reading, education, special education, or related field Current MN teaching license for the State of Minnesota Required: Valid Driver''s License Essential Skills Required Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education Understanding of adult learning principles and group facilitation Understanding of curriculum and MN English/Language Arts Standards Understanding of how the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) Framework serves as the overarching infrastructure within which evidence-based literacy practices are operationalized in order to maximize student outcomes Ability to function cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and educators Ability to reflect on and continuously improve practices in response to coaching Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Creative analytical and problem-solving skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships; individually and as a team member Ability to show initiative in resolving problems Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives Ability to build open, honest and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors ? internally and externally Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner. Salary Range: $44,182 - $90,327 Apply online at Monticello Schools Employment Opportunities Monticello Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online