ELA Curriculum Specialist (Title II)

Reynoldsburg City School District•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

The Reynoldsburg City Schools ELA Curriculum Specialist works closely with teachers, building principals, and the Department of Leadership and Learning to support high quality literacy instruction across the district. The specialist will be responsible for coordinating district English-Language Arts programs to ensure all students receive appropriate instruction and support.

Requirements

Five (5) to seven (7) years of successful classroom teaching that includes reading/literacy instruction.
Completion of Ohio’s Science of Reading and/or Ohio’s Dyslexia modules
Structured Literacy Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
A master’s degree in reading or literacy education, curriculum and instruction, educational administration and leadership, or a related area.
Valid Ohio teaching license and appropriate grade level certification

Nice To Haves

Expertise in how to improve student learning through the implementation of high-quality evidenced-based English language arts curriculum
Experience providing and coaching ELA curriculum implementation
Evidence of previously producing professional development materials specific to ELA curriculum implementation
Experience with coaching and consulting skills, including mentoring and providing feedback about instruction to classroom teachers.
Knowledge of how to analyze and use student and adult implementation data to drive instruction.
Experience collaborating with and leading others.
Experience facilitating and interpreting screening measures for identifying students at-risk for reading difficulties.
Collaborates with and supports building principals with implementing a district-wide curriculum.

Responsibilities

Works with administrators and teachers to identify educational programming and/or materials needed by students and makes appropriate recommendations to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Coordinates the work of department/grade level leadership teams.
Stays abreast of updates regarding curricular mandates and policy changes and shares with the team regularly.
Oversees, coordinates and leads professional development throughout the school year that aligns with new initiatives, best instructional practices, and staff and curriculum/instruction needs.
Coordinates data discussions among various groups, generating data and reports for identified content areas.
Ensures that district assessments are accessible to building staff and supports the use of assessment data at the district, building and classroom level.
Supports the management of various curricular systems and resources.
Administer and interpret the Reading Tiered Fidelity Inventory
Develop and implement a rigorous, standards-aligned ELA curriculum, emphasizing critical reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills
Responsible for providing instructional leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of the district curriculum plan
Responsible for participating in the district/school improvement process through goal setting and implementation
Analyzes student performance data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in ELA achievement; collaborate with educators to implement targeted interventions
Participates in the creation and design of the district’s curriculum in the area of ELA
Designs and facilitates professional development initiatives to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills, content knowledge, and strategies for fostering advanced literacy and critical thinking skills
Lead and facilitate curriculum and resource adoption process with the guidance and support of the director of curriculum and instruction.
Coordinate and support the administration of standardized assessments related to ELA, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives
Stays informed about current trends, research, and best practices in ELA, integrating this knowledge into curriculum development and instructional improvement
Establish and maintain communication channels with parents, keeping them informed about the ELA curriculum, literacy development strategies, and ways to support learning at home
Collaborates with technology integration staff to leverage educational technology tools and resources for enhancing ELA instruction
Collaborate with ELA teachers, special education staff, and EL Teachers to provide guidance on effective instructional strategies, curriculum implementation, and the integration of technology in ELA
Works with district academic teams and/ or building principals to support the implementation and development of the district curriculum as needed
Monitors student achievement and works with school personnel to develop improvement plans
Works with schools to develop and implement reading/ language arts program models that meet and exceed federal & state grant/ regulations
Provides training and assistance for school district personnel in data collection and student-related data analysis
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to ELA teachers, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Designs and models effective classroom instruction
Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and accessible records for district and state reporting