ELA/SS Instructional Specialist

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in Social Studies and/or ELA
• Pennsylvania Level II teacher certification
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members and is a team player
• Energetic and proactive
• Excellent problem solving and conflict de-escalation skills
• Patience and diplomacy skills
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Act 126 and Act 71 training certificates
• Drug screening (self-paid)

Performance Responsibilities

• Serve as the key resource person for ELA/Social Studies content programming
• Ensure implementation of grade level Pennsylvania Core Standards across all classrooms and grade levels for ELA and Social Studies
• Attend and participate in Curriculum Committee/Team sessions and/or facilitation of core instructional strategies for ELA and Social Studies resources
• Serve as a liaison for Supervisor of Instruction for ELA and Social Studies relating to district-wide initiative implementation in all grade levels
• Model evidence-based best practices for classroom teachers
• Provide demonstration lessons and coaching for content teachers in ELA and Social Studies
• Conduct non-evaluation observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers

Professional Development/PLC Support

• Support the District and building administration in the implementation of Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities across grade levels for ELA and Social Studies
• Aid and lead development and implementation of school and District-level professional development

Data and Assessment Support

• Serve as a liaison for District and common assessments administered at the building level
• Coordinate testing schedules, materials and oversight of school team in administration of the assessment
• Engage in data analysis and creating coaching and feedback cycles for teachers, based on key assessment data

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Support implementation of online/distance learning programs and professional development, as needed, based upon District-wide goals and priorities
• Support intervention program implemented at the building-level
• Attend school leadership meetings as directed by building administration
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor of building administration