Curriculum Specialist - Reading, English, and Language Arts

HCPS • Harford, PA

3d • $63,882 - $123,027 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Reading, English, and Language Arts, supports the development and implementation of content-specific initiatives including the development of curriculum, assessment, and professional development. Curriculum Specialists provide direct support to Instructional Leadership Teams and instructional staff through the teacher appraisal process, professional development, and other related content initiatives. This is an 11-month Teacher Specialist position which requires 20 additional duty days beyond the identified 190 teacher calendar days. Curriculum Specialists are required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule. Position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist stipend.

Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional license with an endorsement in the requisite content area.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs and eLearning platforms.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

• Hold or be eligible for certification as Administrator I, or Supervisor of Instruction, AP, Principal, preferred.
• Experience and/or coursework in curriculum development and supervision; prior experience in content related leadership role, e.g., Department Chairperson, Reading/Literacy Specialist, Teacher Specialist, etc. preferred.
• Demonstrated content mastery.

Responsibilities

• Participates and provides input into the observation and evaluation of teachers as appropriate.
• Participates and leads the creation and presentation of curriculum, assessment, and other content-specific instructional materials.
• Partners with the Office of Professional Development and content supervisors in the creation, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of content-specific professional development for school administrators and teachers through systemic, job-embedded, and beyond-the-duty day professional development.
• Collaborates with Instructional Leadership Teams regarding content-specific initiatives at the school level.
• Collaborates with the Offices of Education Services and Student Support Services as appropriate.
• Supports and assists classroom teachers through professional development, instructional planning, demonstration lessons, co-teaching, and teacher coaching.
• Implements and models effective literacy instruction for teachers and students.
• Monitors student achievement through the collection and analysis of data.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in Reading, English, and Language Arts.
• Collaborates with Supervisor of Reading, English, and Language Arts to provide instructional support and professional development for teachers in Reading, English, and Language Arts.
• Serves on county curriculum development committees when assigned.
• Assists with the operations of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in such areas as informational reports, program evaluation, grant implementation, and interventions.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• retirement savings
• pension
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed