Program Manager, English Language Arts (4-8)

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

24d•$68,891 - $93,003•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is seeking a Program Manager for ELA (4-8) to support school leaders and teachers in the planning, monitoring, and implementation of all ELA programming through a deep understanding of the 4-8 Ohio Learning Standards. This role will provide high-quality professional development and coaching for 4-8 ELA teachers to help CMSD scholars become proficient in ELA. The position requires an individual with superior leadership and analytical, execution, and change management skills, serving as a key contributor to the success of Cleveland’s teachers, leaders, and scholars.

Requirements

Bachelors in Elementary Education or English Language Arts in Elementary/Middle School required
Minimum of 5 years teaching English Language Arts
Must have a strong aptitude in English Language Arts
Ability to analyze data and research best practices in ELA to support school leaders and teachers with implementation of research-based curriculum
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Possess a strong understanding of data, formative and summative assessments, and a familiarity with how to interpret and deliver data presentations to support principal and teacher understanding of class, grade level, and school level data in support of learning (e.g., ODE Assessments)
Deep knowledge in the cycle of teaching and learning with the ability to coach and teach others in this understanding
Deep understanding in the three ELA shifts (Complexity, Evidence, Knowledge) and the ability to coach and teach others in this understanding
Deep understanding of the ELA Ohio Learning Standards in 4-8 with the ability to provide professional development and coaching to all educators in this area
Deep knowledge in the curriculum choices of CMSD in 4-8 ELA
Deep knowledge in best practice teaching strategies specific to 4-8 ELA
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, school leaders, students, and the public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Masters Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direction and leadership in the development of ELA curriculum for Grades 4-8
Ensures the 4-8 ELA program is in alignment with the Ohio Learning Standards for Grades 4-8 English Language Arts
Provides consistent support to school leaders and teachers to ensure high levels of implementation of core ELA programs through research-based best practices and data-driven instruction
Reviews and evaluates results of state and District assessments, determines trends, and develops and implements action plans to ensure that the District meets and exceeds the District core measures.
Provides targeted job-embedded support to teachers and school leaders by implementing an intensive cycle of content support that includes but is not limited to classroom observations, co-teaching, modeling, co-planning, co-facilitating 100 minutes, analyzing student data for action planning, etc.
Collaborates with Academic Progress Teams and teachers to develop, monitor, and support the strategies and action steps included in the Academic Achievement Plans
Participates in the evaluation, selection, and acquisition of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and textbooks to support of the ELA curriculum.
Assists teachers and school leaders in analyzing data (screening, diagnostic, formative and summative) and identifying necessary academic supports; helps establish protocols and procedures to analyze student work and identify specific areas of need for improvement
Designs and facilitates targeted professional learning to increase teacher capacity and effectiveness and raise student achievement
Provides support for creating and implementing selected curricular resources; assists teachers to adjust, modify, and enrich curricular approaches and improve instructional practices
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Collaborates with other departments within the Division of Academics as well as other Divisions by providing technical assistance and support in the development and/or implementation of District programs, practices, and processes
Manages targeted curriculum projects on behalf of the Academics Leadership Team
Engages in continuous learning through professional reflection and active collaboration with colleagues
Designs and delivers instructional content for diverse stakeholders in print, electronic and/or presentation format
Performs other related duties as required