ELA Curriculum & Instructional Specialist - ASD

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind•Talladega, AL

6d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

As the ELA Curriculum & Instructional Specialist, you will drive the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of the school's English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum from elementary through high school. You will mentor and support classroom teachers, facilitate high-impact professional learning opportunities, and analyze student assessment data to refine instructional practices. Collaborating with school administrators, you will help design schoolwide literacy goals, establish intervention plans for striving readers, and ensure that all ELA instruction is strictly aligned with the Alabama Course of Study standards to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, English, Reading/Literacy, Special Education, or Deaf Education.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Alabama Educator License and appropriate Special Education or Reading Specialist certification.
Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience with a focus on ELA and literacy development.
Must have SLPI score of Intermediate or higher upon hire.
Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or multidisabled, with strong proficiency in implementing adapted language-acquisition strategies.
Previous professional experience in teacher mentoring, instructional coaching, or curriculum design in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Mentor and support ELA teachers through direct classroom observations, regular coaching, and ongoing professional guidance.
Support structured intervention planning for students who are performing below grade level in reading and writing.
Provide specialized guidance on differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of diverse learners, including students who are deaf and hard of hearing and students with additional disabilities.
Ensure all curriculum documents, instructional resources, and pacing guides are aligned with the Alabama Course of Study standards and applicable state assessments.
Collaborate closely with teachers to develop and refine data-driven lesson plans and instructional strategies aligned with individual student needs.
Assist teachers in analyzing student assessment data to identify instructional strengths, learning gaps, and targeted areas for improvement.
Review schoolwide ELA performance data to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations to improve overall student achievement.
Assist in reviewing, selecting, and implementing high-quality instructional materials, assessments, and schoolwide literacy resources.
Prepare and submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding curriculum implementation, instructional effectiveness, and student achievement trends to school leadership.
Assist in the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of the school's ELA curriculum from elementary through high school.
Facilitate professional learning opportunities and training sessions related to literacy instruction, assessment practices, and curriculum implementation.
Collaborate with administrators and instructional staff to establish schoolwide literacy goals and systematically monitor progress toward those goals.
Participate in curriculum and instructional planning meetings as requested by school administration.
Stay abreast of current research, evidence-based literacy practices, and pedagogical strategies to support student literacy from elementary through high school.
Fulfill all AIDB-specific training requirements within the first twelve (12) months of hire.