Teacher Specialist - Literacy (Title I)

Harford County Public Schools•Edgewood, MD

2d•$61,233 - $111,648•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Reading, English and Language Arts Office, provides direct assistance and support to the instructional leadership team and instructional staff in implementing the RELA curriculum and supports. Teacher Specialists work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule. Position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist Stipend.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
Five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience.
Experience in implementing the Units of Study curriculum and a deep understanding of the Workshop model is required.
Working knowledge and understanding of Performance Matters.
Demonstrated content mastery.
Demonstrated leadership, management and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assists in the implementation of both county and state curriculum.
Collaborates with the Reading, English and Language Arts supervisor and the building principal to create, coordinate, implement, and evaluate teacher assistance and staff development activities.
Collaborates with the Reading, English and Language Arts supervisor to develop, deliver and evaluate professional development activities designed to increase the knowledge of reading specialists, classroom teachers, special education teachers and designated support staff in the content area, effective teaching practices, and the Maryland School Performance Program.
Provides program guidance to the instructional leadership team and the school-based reading specialists in the area of RELA instruction to ensure alignment with district-wide initiatives.
Assists the Reading, English and Language Arts Office, the Office of Special Education and the Office of Personalized Learning to implement appropriate literacy programs and supports for students identified with special needs.
Assists the instructional leadership team, teachers and RELA Office with analyzing student achievement data in order to plan instructional programs, design professional development and to assist teachers with differentiated instruction in order to improve classroom instruction.
Serves on county curriculum development committees when assigned.
Supports and assists classroom teachers through instructional planning, co-teaching, professional development, and facilitating topic study groups to support the Units of Study Reading, Writing and Phonics Program.
Provides technical assistance through modeling lessons, peer coaching, conferences, visitations, and other similar activities.
Maintains a current level of literacy knowledge and evidence-based educational practices with an emphasis on the Units of Study curriculum and the workshop model.
Demonstrates positive attitudes and uses effective skills in human relations with students, teachers, administrators, and members of the community.
Assists with the implementation of state and county-wide assessments.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.