ELA Instructional Supervisor - JOB ID# 14241

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs.

About the Role

The ELA Instructional Supervisor at CREC plays a critical role in shaping and enhancing the development, refinement, and implementation of ELA curriculum from grades K-12 in CREC Magnet Schools. This position also focuses on supervising certified teachers and providing instructional support to both school leaders and teachers. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator and leader who is passionate about curriculum innovation, instructional excellence, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, and revision of subject-area curricula to align with state and national standards.
• Ensure that curriculum materials reflect the diverse needs and experiences of students in the CREC community.
• Collaborate with teachers and content specialists to design innovative and engaging instructional resources.
• Provide guidance and support to school leaders and teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional practices.
• Offer professional development workshops and coaching to enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Conduct classroom observations to assess instructional practices and provide actionable feedback.
• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages reflection, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze student achievement data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Use data to inform instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
• Collaborate with CREC leadership, school administrators, and instructional staff to ensure consistency and coherence in curriculum and instruction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Curriculum supervisors may be asked to co-evaluate certified teachers on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (MA) from a four-year college or university.
• Experience in teacher supervision, coaching, curriculum writing, and/or professional training preferred.
• CT 092 Certification required.

Skills

• Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written & Oral Communication: Speaks and writes clearly; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; varies communication style to meet needs; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Diversity & Ethics: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; treats people with respect; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce; keeps commitments; works with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Travel Requirements

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to all CREC schools, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands

• Standing (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3)
• Walking (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3)
• Sitting (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Carrying up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Moderate Noise

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year
• Exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.