ELA Curriculum Specialist - Mideast Michigan

National Heritage Academies

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About The Position

National Heritage Academies (NHA) is seeking an ELA Curriculum Specialist to support curricular needs related to programs, resources, and documents in its Mideast Michigan schools. The specialist reports directly to the ELA Curriculum Manager and works with teachers and school leaders to strengthen English Language Arts instruction across grades K–12. The role includes developing and facilitating professional development, creating and revising instructional materials, coaching at schools, researching and promoting best practices, and modeling effective literacy instruction. Travel may be required, up to 50% depending on location.

NHA partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, NHA serves more than 100 schools in nine states and more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Its schools aim to eliminate the achievement gap and prepare students for success in college, career, and life. NHA reports that a majority of its schools consistently outperform their local districts on state tests and that over 90% of employee survey respondents consider their work meaningful.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Experience writing and presenting professional development.
• Thorough understanding of ELA state standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use technology for collaboration.
• Ability to function within a general assignment of responsibilities.
• Ability to travel as required, up to 50% depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of English Language Arts teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate professional development for teachers and leaders on instructional strategies, data response, and curricular tool implementation.
• Develop and revise lesson plans, assessments, and other instructional routines and frameworks for K–12 ELA teachers.
• Collaborate with school leadership to enhance teacher quality through direct coaching at schools on effective instruction, data analysis, and assessment administration.
• Research and promote best practices in assigned content areas.
• Model effective literacy instruction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time