Secondary Literacy Coordinator

Secondary Literacy Coordinator
Position Purpose: Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training for secondary ELA teachers and work in partnership with the ELA Curriculum Director to promote and enhance literacy education within schools and Tooele County School District.

Deadline to apply: June 5th 2025

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional License
• USBE License Area: Secondary Education (6-12)
• USBE Endorsement: English or Language Arts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Education
• 3 years experience teaching Language Arts in a 6-12 classroom
• Level I and/or II Reading Endorsement
• Instructional Coaching Endorsement

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Coordination: Lead and oversee the literacy programs across multiple schools, ensuring alignment with TCSD goals and standards.
• Teacher Training and Support: Work closely with teachers to implement primary instructional materials and improve literacy instruction techniques through coaching and professional learning.
• Professional Learning: Design and deliver professional learning sessions for teachers and administrators on primary instructional materials and literacy instructional strategies.
• Program Development: Develop and implement comprehensive literacy programs and initiatives.
• Implementation: Lead implementation of the Tooele County School District’s primary ELA instructional materials in conjunction with district goals and initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Analyze student performance data to inform instructional practices and make data-driven decisions to support and mentor teachers.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure implementation of primary instructional materials and promote literacy goals. Liaison with ELA Curriculum Director to monitor the impact of the literacy program on student achievement in 7-12.
• Evaluation: In collaboration with the ELA Director, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of literacy programs.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest literacy research and best practices.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Major Annual Tasks:

• Projects as assigned

Curricular and Software Programs Supervised: None
Reports to ELA Curriculum Director