Language Arts and Literacy Specialist - ES - Language Arts Office Job Binghamton area,City of Binghamton New York USA,Education /

Location: City of Binghamton

Language Arts and Literacy Specialist - ES
- Language Arts Office

Position Type: Teachers/ Lang Arts and Literacy Inst Spst
Date Posted: 10/22/2025
Location: Instructional Support Center
Date Available: 01/05/2026

Job Code:
Lang Arts and Literacy Inst Spst - 060162 Standard

Hours:

40 Department:
Lang Arts
- Elementary - 222213 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $59,146.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $/Annually
Scheduled Days: 190
Target Openings: 17

License and Certification

Qualifications:

Eligible for Georgia teacher certification in one or more of the following teaching fields:
1) Secondary (6-12) English;
2) Middle Grades (4-8) Language Arts; and
3) Early Childhood Education (P-5). ESOL endorsement, Dyslexia endorsement, and Coaching endorsement preferred.
Education

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Experience

Qualifications:

Three years of successful teaching experience with emphasis in language arts preferred. Experience developing and leading professional learning opportunities and experience leading Collaborative Learning Teams preferred.
Skills

Qualifications:

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects concurrently; ability to create and deliver professional learning that supports the direction of the language arts program and that supports the vision, mission, and goals of the district; strong communication skills, both in oral and written format; strong technology skills, including Google and Microsoft programs; knowledge and application of research-based instructional strategies in literacy instruction;

knowledge and application of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of literacy; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to work successfully with colleagues; ability to project and generate a positive attitude; and ability to effect change.

Primary Responsibilities

Collect and effectively analyze local school data to plan and monitor support to impact student outcomes (student achievement data, implementation data, CLT data)

a. Work with the Director to prioritize the needs of the school to create time-bound goals and determine appropriate actions aligned to the school support plan

Support Collaborative Learning Teams (CLT) through effective planning, facilitation, and/or co-facilitation to build the capacity of the CLT leaders

a. Engage in planning practices for CLTs with teacher leaders and incorporate effective structures (e.g., agenda, team agreements, and protocols)
b. Deepen teachers' understanding of the AKS
c. Use assessment data and student work to inform instructional decisions and differentiation
d. Leverage pacing guides and district resources to provide High-Quality Tier 1 Instruction aligned to the AKS
e. Model and support effective teacher practice during CLT time to prepare teachers for delivery of instruction
f. Debrief on instructional implementation within CLTs to use evidence and feedback for continuous improvement

Engage in differentiated coaching cycles to reduce instructional variability and promote equitable access to High-Quality Tier 1 Instruction, using evidence-based coaching strategies.

a. Use data to drive coaching cycles, determine student outcomes and teacher practice goals, co-plan and model instructional moves, implement and observe to collect evidence, provide affirmative and corrective feedback, and reflect on implementation to determine next steps

Partner and support instructional leaders for High-Quality Tier 1 Instruction implementation

a. Conduct regular Learning Walks
b. Collect implementation data
c. Facilitate debrief conversations to celebrate…