What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Interdisciplinary Literacy position at Pendergast Elementary School District?
PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Director for Interdisciplinary Literacy
EXEMPT: Yes SALARY LEVEL: Certified Special Assignments
LOCATION: District Office DEPARTMENT: Educational Services
REPORTS TO: Educational Services Director TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12Months
DATE APPROVED: April 3, 2018
SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Interdisciplinary Literacy serves as the visionary leader responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive literacy initiatives that transcend traditional, single-subject boundaries. This position oversees the integration of literacy skills across disciplines, fostering a culture of critical thinking, communication, and creativity in support of student achievement and academic excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in K-8 education, with expertise in literacy instruction and curriculum development.
- Knowledge of current research in educational leadership and school reform
- Demonstrated knowledge of early literacy development, emergent literacy skills, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in interdisciplinary education, curriculum integration, or educational administration.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, evaluate program effectiveness, and make data-informed decisions.
PREFERRED:
- Arizona Administrative or Supervisory Certificate
- Reading Endorsement
- Experience providing staff development
- Experience working with diverse population of students including ELL, Special Ed, and Gifted
- Demonstrate knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessments
- Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills
- Self-starter with strong organization and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
SUPERVISES: Foundational Literacy Coaches and other Content focused Instructional Coaches as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a strategic vision and comprehensive plan for interdisciplinary literacy initiatives that align with district goals, educational standards, and research-based best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish clear objectives, priorities, and performance metrics to guide the implementation and evaluation of literacy programs.
- Lead efforts to integrate literacy instruction through content areas, including language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, and the arts. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Innovative and Experiential Learning, instructional coaches, and content-area teachers to identify opportunities for interdisciplinary connections and alignment.
- Leads staff development sessions for ELA and Social Studies Teachers, including Interventionists. Provide coaching, modeling, and support to teachers to enhance their capacity to integrate literacy skills into diverse instructional contexts.
- Supervise and support instructional coaches specializing in literacy and ELA, providing mentorship, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Collaborate with instructional coaches to establish goals, strategies, and action plans to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Develop and implement assessment protocols, tools, and strategies to measure student literacy growth and proficiency across disciplines. Implement early literacy assessment protocols and tools to monitor student progress and identify areas of growth and need. Analyze assessment data, student work samples, and performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of interdisciplinary literacy initiatives and inform instructional planning, intervention strategies, and differentiated instruction.
- Conducts research and ensures implementation of best instructional strategies.
- Assists administration in identifying program needs for ELA and Social Studies curriculum. Assists with the selection and purchase of curriculum resources for ELA and Social Studies
- Assists in the planning, development, and coordination of the district professional learning calendar.
- Monitors and provides support for ELA and Social Studies curriculum delivery.
- Engage families, caregivers, and community partners in supporting literacy development both inside and outside of the classroom. Collaborate with community organizations, libraries, and cultural institutions to provide literacy-rich experiences and resources for students and families.
- Assists in the evaluation of the district and school-level professional development for impact on increased teacher effectiveness and improved academic achievement.
- Communicates effectively with supervisors concerning pertinent aspects of the district and school-level curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development programs.
- Supports the development and implementation of innovative, effective, and evidence-based instructional programs to increase achievement for all students.
- Remains current in state and federal program guidelines, procedures, rules, and laws.
- Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.
EVALUATION: At least once annually in accordance with Governing Board policy
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, promotional flyers, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematics in the area of budgets, expenditures and revenues. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION: Ability to work collaboratively with peers in decision-making and work to provide assistance on major issues in the organization regardless of whether the carrying out the decision is in one’s division. Effective communication and positive interaction with community, staff, parents, and students.
SUPERVISION: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel