Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist -English​/Language Arts

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Job Description: Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist for English/Language Arts

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Director of Teaching & Learning CONTRACT DAYS: 215 JOB GOAL:
The primary function of the Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Specialist is to enhance the quality of educational services offered to students.

• Holds a Valid Georgia Certification at the T-5 level or higher
• Has a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a 6-12 classroom setting
• Possess leadership experience at the school or system level

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to attend to details and to efficiently multi-task
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based instructional strategies
• Demonstrates ability to model and assist teachers in implementing instructional strategies in the designated content area
• Demonstrates knowledge of available instructional interventions and the ability to supervise and evaluate their effective implementation
• Demonstrates ability to interpret and implement federal laws, state rules, and local policies
• Demonstrates an ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills with school staff, central office staff, parents/guardians, students, and community
• Demonstrates ability to work with limited supervision
• Demonstrates an excellent attendance record

• Supports instructional programs and services provided to all Title I schools
• Supports Georgia Standards of Excellence implementation and aids in the training of the appropriate and effective use of research-based instructional strategies
• Supports teachers in building background knowledge for students to aid in their acquisition of the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Supports teachers in increasing the use of instructional technology as an essential instructional tool
• Provides support and structure for codification, implementation, and sharing of best practices across within and schools through the school-level Professional Learning Communities
• Develops and assists in the implementation of professional learning opportunities to enhance teacher effectiveness in the delivery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Maintains accurate and current information of program activities and prepares reports as requested
• Facilitates effective instructional progress monitoring and data collection utilizing results to impact academic achievement
• Provides intensive instructional support services for schools in Needs Improvement Status
• Attends professional learning opportunities that support the role of instructional facilitator
• Works cooperatively with school leaders, teachers, parents/guardians, and students to effectively implement program activities
• Communicates effectively the district’s purpose to align teaching practices to learning
• Focuses on relationships among school(s), customers, and stakeholders
• Perform other assigned duties

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