Writing Specialist, Full-time
About The Position
The Writing Specialist is a mission-driven, collaborative, and innovative educator whose goal is to strengthen writing instruction and student achievement across all grade levels and academic disciplines. The Writing Specialist will work closely with faculty and the Instructional Leadership Team to develop an integrated, schoolwide approach to writing that reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence, critical thinking, and the Catholic intellectual tradition. The Writing Specialist will support students and teachers by developing writing standards, providing instructional coaching, offering writing support labs, and fostering a culture in which effective written communication is an essential component of every student's education.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Writing, Literacy, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in writing instruction, composition, and literacy development.
- Experience teaching secondary English Language Arts, Composition, or related subjects.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in English, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Experience developing curriculum and assessment frameworks.
- Experience coaching teachers or leading professional development initiatives.
- Familiarity with writing-across-the-curriculum models and instructional leadership practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive writing program that supports student growth in all grade levels and subject areas.
- Establish and maintain consistent writing standards and expectations across departments.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate writing instruction into all academic disciplines, including literature, theology, science, mathematics, history, world languages, fine arts, and electives.
- Assist departments in developing writing rubrics, assessment practices, and instructional strategies aligned with schoolwide standards.
- Analyze student writing data and recommend instructional improvements to enhance student outcomes.
- Meet monthly with the Instructional Leadership Team to evaluate writing initiatives, review student performance data, and establish schoolwide goals.
- Serve as the school's lead resource on writing instruction, assessment, and best practices.
- Provide recommendations for curriculum alignment and vertical articulation of writing skills from freshman through senior year.
- Plan and facilitate Writing Labs before school, during designated academic support periods, and/or after school.
- Provide individualized and small group writing support for students across all content areas.
- Assist students with essay development, organization, research writing, grammar, revision strategies, and college-level writing preparation.
- Support students preparing for standardized assessments, college admissions essays, scholarship applications, and advanced academic writing projects.
- Provide professional development opportunities focused on writing instruction and assessment.
- Collaborate with teachers to design assignments that strengthen critical thinking and written communication.
- Offer classroom support, modeling, coaching, and consultation regarding effective writing pedagogy.
- Share current research and best practices in writing instruction with faculty members.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of writing initiatives through student performance measures and stakeholder feedback.
- Develop annual goals and reports related to schoolwide writing achievement.
- Maintain resources and materials that support student and faculty writing development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
