Training & Support Coordinator - K-8 Literacy

Position Summary

The Training and Support Coordinator will provide teachers and master teachers with training on implementing the district core curriculum in alignment with the vision of excellent instruction and School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals. The coordinator will design and deliver district-wide professional development and support teachers and school-based staff with analyzing and acting upon student data from formative and summative standards‑aligned assessments.

• Master’s degree preferred
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in grade band and content area
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in the content area to which you are applying
• 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 Michigan English Language Arts Standards and shifts in the Common Core State Standards for ELA
• Experience providing professional development to teachers

• Project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to work independently
• Proven organizational skills, high attention to details, and superior time management
• Fluency with using digital tools including Microsoft Office and Share Point
• Ability to work effectively with district and school leaders
• Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program and core instructional materials implementation
• Growth mindset, with commitment to ongoing learning and willingness to be flexible to meet evolving educator needs
• Ability to work with all educational staff

• Provide teachers with mentoring and training on the implementation of curriculum content areas, guidance documents, and pacing guidelines that align with state standards and the vision for excellent instruction to positively impact student achievement.
• Assist teachers in implementing newly‑adopted curriculum aligned to state standards.
• Draft communications for ongoing professional development and curriculum initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and protocols related to professional development and curriculum initiatives.
• Monitor and review existing and potential professional development programs to ensure alignment with the district mission and vision.
• Support school‑based staff with executing the vision for excellent instruction through observing teachers, modeling lessons, and providing targeted professional development.
• Develop and execute professional development in core content areas, in alignment with the vision for excellent instruction.
• Develop and execute professional development designed to assist teachers with analyzing and acting upon student data from formative and summative standards‑aligned assessments.
• Maintain thorough records and documentation of professional development and training sessions for teachers.
• Coordinate with professional development partners to enhance and support professional development workshops provided by district vendors.
• Fulfill other duties as allowable according to Title II, A guidelines.

Internal Applicants: no new security clearance required unless a different type of criminal background check is required by the new role. External Applicants: a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check is required upon hiring.

Applicants must apply online through the official DPSCD application system. Only online applications will be considered, and a resume is required. Applicants requesting assistance should contact the Office of Human Resources at human resources or (313) 873‑6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240‑4377 or detroitk
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