Learning Specialist-High School English Language Arts

Job Description

Learning Specialist High School English Language Arts

Director of Professional Development and Standards

220 days

To provide leadership and support for schools in the implementation of the district's high school ELA programs and initiatives, including curricular maps, instructional models, staff development, utilization of effective instructional strategies, integration of technology, diagnostic testing, and data analysis

Lead/facilitate professional development activities at the school level during planning periods, common planning time and/or after school on best practices, teaching methods, curricular standards, content, use of instructional technology, lesson planning, instructional materials/resources, instructional models, and other areas consistent with the district initiatives
Develop and lead/facilitate district staff development sessions
Support implementation of and use of instructional technology
Support implementation and use of digital content
Work with instructional coaches to plan for common planning sessions
Support teachers as identified by the school-level administration
Model lessons and debrief with teachers and coaches
Lead/facilitate department meetings and collaborative planning sessions at the school and district levels
Work with new teachers (i.e. planning, classroom management, curriculum, instructional strategies)
Work with instructional coaches and teachers in implementing curricular maps and South Carolina State Standards
Work with administrators, instructional coaches and teachers with data
Serve as a mentor for new instructional coaches
Develop and support teacher leaders through
Ongoing, sustained professional development
Networking and engaging in reflective conversations over time
Developing professional development sessions with teacher leaders
Equipping teacher leaders with strategies for presenting, facilitating, and navigating conversations
Participate in staff development

Analyze district data and identify priorities
Coordinate and assist in developing curricular documents (i.e. curricular maps, unit plans, lesson plans)
Assist schools in the implementation of district initiatives
Assist school instructional coaches in employing effective coaching strategies and best classroom practices
Assist schools in implementing the mult-tiered system of supports model and interventions
Assist schools in developing action plans and next steps
Observe teachers and provide feedback on instructional effectiveness
Assist teachers in the analysis of data to make informed instructional decisions
Assist schools in compiling and analyzing data including data from specific intervention programs
Reflect with school teams on next steps that address areas of growth
Conduct meetings with teacher leaders in order to coordinate curricular alignment and instruction with assessment
Assist administrators and instructional coaches in progress monitoring
Facilitate the management of program accounts and analyze data
Participate in classroom walkthroughs
Lead collaboration on implementing high-yield strategies
Serve on committees as assigned
Monitor implementation of programs

Facilitate the integration of technology into teaching and learning by developing and conducting professional development sessions on infusing technology into the core areas of academic curriculum
Collaborate with instructional staff and teachers to develop curricular materials and specific lesson plans that integrate technology
Assist classroom teachers to integrate successfully the use of effective strategies and multiple technologies in order to differentiate and enhance student learning
Work with school leadership teams and teachers to utilize student performance data from digital content providers to provide appropriate small-group or individualized instruction and interventions
Provide input/insight on ways to increase teachers' use of technology as it positively impacts student performance in the classroom
Provide input and recommendations regarding digital content selection

Carry out other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of Professional Personnel

Valid South Carolina certification for secondary English Language Arts
Master's degree in education or administration from an accredited university, preferred
Minimum of five years successful teaching experience
Direct experience with use of high school ELA programs, materials, and resources currently in use in the district
Experience in working with and/or teaching adults

Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency in use of technology
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable