Literacy Curriculum Specialist

About the role

The Literacy Curriculum Specialist supports teachers in implementing the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs at multiple schools through coaching, professional development, and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide teachers with instructional coaching and support to implement grade-level standards-aligned ELA and ELD instruction for ALL students
• Implement a variety of coaching services in alignment with co-constructed coaching goals and student outcomes (co-planning, student work analysis, data analysis, co-teaching or demo lessons, guided peer observations, etc.)
• Collaborate with administrators and department leaders at school sites around department goals for ELA instruction
• Support adopted curriculum and GD ELA courses through the creation of supporting resources (pacing recommendations, grading guidance, assessment design, etc.)
• Support the implementation of ELA assessments by coaching teachers and supporting schools with analyzing available data and planning for adjustments to instruction
• Work collaboratively to plan and facilitate ELA professional development
• Support the implementation of district and school-wide literacy strategies
• Engage in other duties relevant to the successful implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs

Qualifications

• Have a passion for dramatically improving student experiences and outcomes in science and a belief in serving ALL students
• Have at least four years of successful teaching of English at the secondary school level
• Have a valid secondary English credential
• Have a master’s degree in education or related field (preferred)
• Able to travel between the Central Office (Downtown LA) and school sites/other locations around the greater Los Angeles area
• Have knowledge of the Common Core ELA Standards, CA ELD Standards, and aligned instruction
• Have knowledge of differentiated classroom instructional practices that promote student academic success in science
• Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Be experienced in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers
• Be dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer