Training & Support Coordinator - Literacy

Training & Support Coordinator - 9-12 Literacy – Detroit Public Schools Community District

Location:

Curriculum & Instruction | Salary: $88,462 – $110,692 |

Reports to:

Office of Curriculum & Instruction, Senior Executive Director, K-12 ELA & SS | Bargaining Unit: DFT | Benefits eligible:
Yes | Telecommuting:
Not eligible

The Training and Support Coordinator position will develop resources to support teachers in best instructional practices in alignment with state standards and our vision for excellent instruction. These resources include professional development opportunities for teachers. This position will develop memos and draft communication as it pertains to district initiatives and curriculum and instruction projects. Supporting school-based staff with executing the vision for excellent instruction is a key component in this position.

• Master’s degree
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in grade band and content area
• A minimum of 5 years teaching in content area to which you are applying for
• Experience with principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development
• Experience providing curriculum support to teachers in content area
• Experience developing curriculum and pacing guides in content area
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards (CSSS)

• Support the development of district curriculum, guidance documents, and pacing guidelines that are in alignment with state standards and our vision for excellent instruction.
• Develop memos and draft communication as it pertains to district initiatives and curriculum and instruction projects.
• Execute assigned project plans and events adhering to project plan timeline.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and protocols as it relates to partnerships, programming, and professional development.
• Monitor and review existing and potential programs to ensure they are aligned with the district mission and vision.
• Support school-based staff with executing the vision for excellent instruction.
• Develop and execute professional development.
• Maintain thorough records and documentation of work on assigned projects and school support.
• Communicate with community partners and stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to attending meetings and district and non-district sponsored events which may take place before, during, or after the workday.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Internal Applicants:
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants:
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at hr or phone at . Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at  or detroitk
12.org/compliance.