Coordinator of K-12 Reading/English Language Arts [2 Positions]
On-site · Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the approved K-12 Reading/English Language Arts Curriculum to affect an optimum learning climate. Assist building administrators in their development, implementation, supervision, evaluation, and upgrading of all aspects of Reading/English Language Arts instruction and curriculum for all educational programs at the school in accordance with the school district's policies and procedures. Assist in the ongoing professional development of effective teaching strategies and practices that support the Reading/English Language Arts Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and performance standards. Organize and lead committees/study groups in the ongoing effort to upgrade the Reading/English Language Arts curriculum. Work with the district and school staff to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners and to coordinate the development of the district success plans and individual student success plans. Keep abreast of research and trends in Reading/English Language Arts instruction and curriculum and provide assistance in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the Reading/English Language Arts Program. Coordinate university-school partnerships with other educational agencies to promote the advancement of Reading/English Language Arts.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Licensure valid for service as a Teacher of Reading or English in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Licensure valid for service (or eligible to apply) as a Supervisor/Director in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- At least five years' successful teaching or related experience
- Strong background in ESL/ELL and in the secondary content area reading
- Understanding of performance standards and effective teaching practices which support the English Language Arts Massachusetts curriculum Frameworks and MCAS
- Knowledge of human growth and development and its implications for teaching reading; first and second language acquisition and language literacy, and linguistics
- Demonstrated knowledge of reading theory and research, their implementation, and major educational trends; the design, implementation and evaluation of developmental and remedial reading programs
- Consulting skills are necessary for communicating effectively with members of the wider school community, including those from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Working knowledge of various literacy assessment instruments
- Ability to develop Reading/English Language Arts curriculum for students
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledgeable in the application of educational technologies
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