Coordinator, K-12 English Language Arts & Literacy

Coordinator, K-12 English Language Arts & Literacy - 26799

USA: | Education | Full Time

33.00 - 36.00 USD per hour

Posted a week ago | Apply before October 13, 2026

Idaho Department of Education

This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Please note:

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Education (Department) is dedicated to serving and providing common-sense leadership, support, and resources to educators across the state. The knowledge, skills, and experience of the Department’s employees are among our most valued and important assets. Employment with the Department provides a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children in Idaho. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/

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The K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy Coordinator at the Idaho Department of Education provides statewide leadership, coordination, and support for English Language Arts and literacy initiatives across all grade levels. The position serves as the Department’s lead for K-12 English Language Arts and supports the implementation of statewide literacy initiatives, including literacy and the Idaho SMART Program. This position oversees the development and implementation of Idaho Content Standards for English Language Arts and supports high-quality instructional practices through professional learning, technical assistance, curriculum support, and instructional resource development.

The coordinator works collaboratively with local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and external partners to strengthen literacy instruction and improve student outcomes. Working additionally under the direction of the Program Manager for Literacy, Dyslexia, and the Idaho SMART Program, this position assists in the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of statewide literacy initiatives by supporting educator training, technical assistance, program implementation, data collection, contract activities, and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires deep expertise in English Language Arts and the ability to support literacy development, reading, writing, speaking, listening, language development, and evidence-based instructional practices. This is a full-time position serving under an appointment of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Serve as the state lead and subject matter expert for K-12 English Language Arts (ELA), with support for statewide literacy initiatives.

· Lead and support the development, review, and implementation of Idaho Content Standards in these content areas.

· Provide guidance, technical assistance, and support to school districts and public charter schools in curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, and program implementation.

· Oversee and lead the design, coordination, and delivery of professional development to strengthen educator knowledge and instructional practice.

· Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of guidance documents, instructional resources, tools that support educators in implementing high-quality instruction, and website content to support educators and local education agencies.

· Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to these content areas, including program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.

· Coordinate statewide initiatives, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement related to these content areas.

· Collaborate with Department teams, the State Board of Education, educator preparation programs, professional organizations, local education agencies, and other…