Supervising Director of ELA

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising Director of English Language Arts will lead the district’s vision, strategy, and innovation to ensure student learning and growth across all schools. This leader will engage with teams, teachers, and leaders to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned ELA instruction and literacy outcomes. The Supervising Director will develop, oversee, and drive the implementation of strategic plans to enhance the ELA curriculum, provide coherent and system-wide professional development, and utilize data-driven approaches to monitor and improve student performance. This leader will foster a collaborative and accountable environment that promotes the sharing of best practices, continuous improvement in teaching methodologies, and alignment across schools. The Supervising Director plays a critical role in advancing academic excellence and ensuring equitable literacy outcomes for all students across the district.

Requirements

NYS School District Leader Certification
Master's degree in English Education or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching English, literacy or a related role.
Proven track record of improving student achievement in ELA and reading.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
Ability to analyze and use data to inform instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees adult learning related to: Best practices in English Language Arts and Literacy, Implementation of curriculum, Science of Reading
Ensures system-wide implementation and coherence of curriculum resources.
Oversees collaboration with the professional development office to align and deliver high-impact learning experiences.
Leads cross-functional collaboration with district leadership and departments to ensure implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum.
Establishes clear systems for communication across schools and departments.
Chairs and facilitates district-level committees and advisory groups.
Leads the selection and adoption of high-quality instructional materials and resources to support ELA and literacy learning.
Oversees the monitoring of student achievement data in ELA and literacy across the district.
Establishes systems for using data to inform strategic decisions, resource allocation, and instructional priorities.
Sets clear expectations for progress monitoring and celebrates system-wide growth.
Ensures schools are supported as Professional Learning Communities using data to improve outcomes.
Presents data, progress, and strategic updates to senior leadership and the Board of Education as directed by the CAO.
Supervises and supports the Director of English Language Arts and related staff.
Provides direction, feedback, and evaluation aligned to district priorities.
Ensures coherence of work across curriculum, instruction, and professional learning.
Leads the implementation of ELA components of the district strategic plan.
Represents the district in external partnerships and with the New York State Education Department as needed.