Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator - CO (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

The Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator assumes the responsibility for curriculum development and instructional coordination of English Language Arts 6-12.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of successful teaching and leadership experience in public education, three years of which shall have been in a leadership capacity.
Eligible for a Collegiate Professional license with an endorsement in the assigned field of instruction (preferred endorsement in Administration and Supervision)
Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices.
Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, email, and information system applications.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
Proficiency in business English: spelling, grammar, and spoken language.
Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their concerns.
Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children who may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates and updates curriculum guides and division assessments aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning, district policies, state and federal regulations, current research, and best practices in the field.
Support building-level accountability by providing timely disaggregated data and analysis of state and division assessments, participating in quarterly data meetings, and providing instructional feedback.
Collaborate with Central Office and building administrators to support federal and state ESSA expectations and reporting documentation.
Coordinates and facilitates professional learning and ongoing coaching to build teacher knowledge, skills, and capacity with effective secondary English Language Arts (ELA) instruction.
Serve as a liaison with VDOE to ensure compliance with updates, changes, and announcements. Ensure that this information is shared quickly and accurately with supervisors.
Attend to the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) updates and changes, ensuring alignment with curriculum, instruction, and interventions.
Support district and school-level Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) as it pertains to ELA in grades 6-12.
Manage a budget to facilitate equitable distribution of instructional materials and teacher professional development across secondary schools.
Maintain ongoing communication with principals, ELA department leaders, and PLCs/CLTs.
Assesses existing instructional programs and identifies curriculum needs in collaboration with principals and teachers in the areas of secondary ELA.
Develops systems and procedures that ensure all students are learning to high levels and are given opportunities to learn in a creative and innovative learning environment
Keeps abreast of current research and practices in secondary ELA.
Interprets educational philosophy, instructional programs, and policies of the school division in areas of primary function to staff, parents, and citizens.
Informs the Director of Innovation for Instruction and Leadership of the progress, effectiveness, and needs of the division's instructional programs in the area of secondary ELA.
Coordinates and oversees textbook adoptions and supplementary materials procurement, including online platforms, for secondary ELA.
Develops and monitors the instructional budget for secondary ELA.
Provides support and resources in the area of ELA to secondary teachers and principals.
Periodically attends school board meetings and provides reports on the status of programs and services in areas of primary function at the request of the Chief Academic Officer.
Assists in the selection of personnel and their assignment in the primary area of responsibility.
Has the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions, including non-discriminatory and cultural inclusion practices by respecting the worth, dignity, and individual beliefs of others.
Takes all industry-standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
Effectively performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Innovation for Instruction & Leadership