Program Specialist, English Language Arts-Secondary

Category: Certified Support

Job Function: Certified Support Staff

Department: Literacy

Salary Schedule Range

Summary

The Program Specialist for Secondary English Language Arts is responsible for assisting the English Language Arts Director in planning for and training all Secondary Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs and Contacts, and teachers in the implementation of effective 6-12 standards-based English Language Arts instruction in all schools.

Essential Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
• Assists schools in implementing effective English Language Arts instruction using research based instructional strategies
• Designs and delivers training to administrators/teachers in providing feedback to students to improve instructional delivery
• Provides individual assistance to schools experiencing significant struggles in the areas of Gradual Release, reading comprehension, text analysis, academic vocabulary, and writing
• Identifies resources and supports teachers with differentiation to meet all students’ needs in English Language Arts
• Assists administrators in supporting, training, and coaching teachers and staff in English Language Arts
• Works in collaboration with other departments and areas to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to the English Language Arts instruction

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in The area of English Language Arts

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in the area of Middle School or High School English Language Arts

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required; Three years of supervisory experience preferred; Prior experience with standards-based instruction, teaching of English Language Arts and professional staff development required; Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in differentiation and meeting the needs of varied learners
• Experience with curriculum development
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Detailed knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction and assessment best practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators, staff, and community members
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple disciplines and levels
• Ability to work with collaborative teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Working Conditions

• Will require travel between schools
• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

Posting ID: 28206

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