What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELA Reading Elementary Coordinator position at Southside ISD?
Job Title: Specialist - English Language Arts Reading Elementary
Reports to: Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dept./School: Curriculum and Instruction
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: AC3 – 226 days
Date Revised: 05/18/2022
Primary Purpose:
The English Language Arts Reading (ELAR) Specialist provides leadership through collaborative processes to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate the English Language Arts and Reading curriculum and content. The ELAR Specialist provides instructional leadership and supports classroom teaching to promote positive change and commitment to engaged learning environments in order to positively impact student achievement. The ELAR Specialist ensures an aligned and articulated PreK-12 ELAR instructional environment.
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree preferred
- Valid Teacher Certificate (English Language Arts/Reading or Reading Specialist Certification)
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience in English Language Arts or as a Reading Specialist
- Experience trainer for campus district language arts and/or reading initiatives (preferred)
- Campus leadership experience (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Working knowledge of curriculum design and instruction
- Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
- Experience and expertise in the implementation of differentiated and collaborative teaching structures
- Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
General
- Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
- Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
- Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
- Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
- Uses time productively on the job.
- Follows district policies, rules and regulations
- Provide support for family literacy opportunities.
- Accepts supervisory direction
- Strives to improve job skills
- Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.
Instructional and Program Support:
- Provide instructional leadership through collaborative processes in order to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate the English Language Arts and Reading curriculum and content so that an aligned and articulated ELAR instructional program is maintained.
- Provide instructional leadership and coaching that supports classroom teaching that promotes commitment for engaged learning environments in order to positively impact student achievement district-wide.
- In collaboration with Curriculum and Instruction staff, lead the development, implementation and evaluation of data-driven initiatives in alignment with the district’s goals ensuring that all ELAR curricular services/programs meet or make satisfactory progress towards district goals.
- Consult and collaborate with principals and school staff to ensure programs are appropriately addressed in campus and district goals.
- Support all professional learning and core content instruction including audits, trainings, and coaching walk-throughs by collaboration with and support of all offices and departments district-wide.
- Research, communicate, and implement current trends and best practices for delivery of services, curriculum development and implementation, teaching and support strategies through professional development offerings.
- Lead initiatives and provide support for adoption of resources and instructional materials, and provide training to teachers, administrators, and specialists for implementation.
- Provide support for new and veteran ELAR teachers through beginning of year orientations and on-going communications. Routinely visit classrooms and participate in instructional delivery. Use observation tools and data to give feedback to teachers through instructional coaching.
- Provide support to all teachers through professional development offerings designed to increase student performance through best practices.
- Provide support for all teachers by serving as a consultant, adviser, and liaison regarding curriculum-related problems.
- Report progress toward goals, objectives, and initiatives to teachers, campus administrators, and district administrators.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $328 - $400