Specialist, ELA 6-12

Job Summary

Improves K-12 language arts program through coaching, training. and supporting school teachers and coaches.

Essential Functions

1. Develops and delivers professional development for teachers in reading content and instructional strategies for the assigned grades and/or content area.
2. Works to develop an atmosphere of collaboration with team members, schools and administrators to contribute to the district's mission and strategic plan of meeting student needs in literacy.
3. Provides support to individual classroom teachers in curriculum implementation, reading and writing instruction content, use of instructional materials and strategies, use of data to improve instruction by implementing coaching cycle (pre-conference, model, co-teach, observe, debrief). Assists in prioritizing actions to ensure those impacting student achievements are accomplished first.
4. Assists schools with analysis of school, class, and student data, and develops appropriate instructional strategies. Assists in the interpretation of progress monitoring data, including how to adjust instruction to better meet the needs of students based upon data results.
5. Supports Lesson Study at schools by providing reading content expertise.
6. Conducts model reading lessons, co-teaches, observes, and provides specific feedback to classroom teachers on instruction and/or management.
7. Leads the development and facilitation of professional learning communities.
8. Develops and/or revises training syllabi and curriculum guides. Provides training follow through and support using implementation rubrics.
9. Participates in evaluation and selection of instructional materials, equipment, and supplies appropriate for district standards-based reading curriculum.
10. Inputs weekly schedule and weekly reports into the DCPS electronic system.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years successful elementary and/or secondary classroom reading teaching experience. Experience conducting professional development.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education Certification in Reading Endorsement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of professional development methodologies using a variety of in-service programs
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, email and calendar tool, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong multi-media presentation development skills
• Ability to facilitate groups
• Ability to design and manage workflow and team activities
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to facilitate meetings