POSITION TITLE:

ELA/Literacy Coordinator, Grades 6-12

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Executive Director of Academic Achievement

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Certified Position/210 days

FLSA Status: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the areas of Language Arts, Social Studies, or World Languages required; Master’s Degree preferred. Must hold or be eligible for Georgia certification.

Experience:

Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience required in grade 6-12; Three years supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience with standards-based instruction, teaching of reading, and professional staff development required.

JOB SUMMARY:

The 6-12 ELA/Literacy Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Executive Director of Academic Achievement in the development and implementation of effective standards-based literacy instruction in all secondary schools, appropriate and balanced assessment, technology integration, and standards-based grading and reporting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for developing, planning, managing, supporting, organizing, and implementing secondary ELA/Literacy programs throughout the district.
2. Provides leadership for District-wide initiatives for secondary ELA/Literacy programs.
3. Provides direction and leadership for the overall administration and coordination of the ELA/Literacy programming in support of effective instructional practices, communication and operational efficiency.
4. Oversees the development and enhancement of secondary ELA/Literacy curriculum for instructional programs and collaborates with teachers and administration in the development and maintenance of the elementary ELA/Literacy curriculum.
5. Promotes effective instructional practices and communication that support high levels of instruction through the use of research-based data driven best practices, effective classroom consultation, and program evaluation.
6. Assists schools in determining the level of implementation of literacy with a focus on extending literacy skills and remedial reading instruction.
7. Assists administrators in supporting, training, and coaching teachers and staff in literacy instruction.
8. Designs and delivers training to administrators, teachers, and Instructional Coaches in providing feedback to students to improve instruction delivery.
9. Identifies resources and supports teachers with differentiation to meet secondary students’ needs in literacy.
10. Works in collaboration with other departments and areas to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to secondary literacy instruction.
11. Assists administrators in supporting, training, and coaching teachers and staff in the implementation of strong instructional practices related to literacy.
12. Provides ad hoc reports on the status of standards-based instruction/progress reporting and develops recommendations for improvement.
13. Serves as liaison between the Division of Academics and Human Capital and Development in all issues related to instructional best practices that are aligned to performance management standards for teachers.
14. Works in collaboration with other departments and areas to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to the curriculum, use of instructional technology, and assessment.

NON-PROGRAM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties as assigned by Executive Director of Academic Achievement.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

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

Physical Demands:

      Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Will require travel between schools

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applicants are asked to request a minimum of three (3) confidentially submitted electronic reference surveys via the online application process and provide copies of all content assessment results (GACE, Praxis II, or other tests required for teacher certification), valid teaching certificates, and college transcripts.

NOTE:

For details regarding teacher certification visit the website for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, www.gapsc.com. Out of state candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for Georgia certification.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.