26 - Secondary Literacy Specialist

About the role

The Specialist – Secondary Literacy will coordinate and facilitate the implementation of applicable District instructional programs with an emphasis on developing 21st century skills. They will provide an instructional program (including curriculum and assessment design) designed to assist teachers in developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of content, and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Coach teacher leaders, teachers (regular education/special education) and administrators in leading district initiatives regarding intervention programming, educational pedagogy, and improved instruction toward increased student learning
• Collaborate with principals on supporting individual teacher development and improvement
• Review assessment results by school and participate in the development of an improvement plan
• Lead and facilitate the curriculum design process including district instructional frameworks and district assessments
• Work with principals and school leadership teams on implementation
• Assist teachers with using assessment data to plan instruction
• Aid teachers in the development and implementation of effective classroom management strategies, individual behavioral intervention plans, instructional planning, and classroom organization as needed
• Provide direct contact to classroom teachers, reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, and real-time coaching; model instructional practices in a variety of settings and provide follow-up support to ensure effective teacher implementation
• Provide professional development for teachers as needed in the use of the curriculum and ancillary materials for the assigned program
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available resources to support teachers, students, and schools
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies into scopes and sequence documents aligned with instructional objectives in order to meet the needs of all students
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available curriculum, assessments and resources to support teachers and schools
• Developing scope and sequence and assessment documents
• Coaching secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers
• Facilitate district and school-based professional development
• Facilitate Data Meetings and PLC's
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available curriculum, assessments and resources to support teachers and schools
• Developing scope and sequence and assessment documents
• Coaching secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies teachers
• Facilitate district and school-based professional development
• Facilitate Data Meetings and PLC's

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Endorsement/Credentials in assigned area: English Language Arts
• Master's Degree in Education or Educational related content area
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in instructional area: English Language Arts
• Valid Colorado Driver License
• Completed a fingerprint-based criminal background check and cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Skills

• In-depth understanding of state standards, curriculum and assessment programs with emphasis in English Language Arts
• Demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction
• Experience in preparing and presenting high quality, research based professional development
• Effective communication verbally and in writing, both within the local district, and externally with the community
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals, and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships
• Initiative working independently and with groups
• Approachable, professional manner with district colleagues and school staff
• Knowledge of developing scope and sequence and assessment documents
• Ability to integrate technology into instructional practices and programs

Benefits

Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits Status: FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay

Salary Range: APT

Schedule

Schedule: 187 Days per Year