ELA Instructional Supervisor - JOB ID# 14241

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Position Title:

Instructional Supervisor Classification: 101, Certified Admin.

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent Effective Date:
Oct. 19 2026.

Position Summary

The ELA Instructional Supervisor at CREC plays a critical role in shaping and enhancing the development, refinement, and implementation of ELA curriculum from grades K-12 in CREC Magnet Schools. This position also focuses on supervising certified teachers and providing instructional support to both school leaders and teachers. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator and leader who is passionate about curriculum innovation, instructional excellence, and professional development.

• Lead the development, evaluation, and revision of subject‑area curricula to align with state and national standards.
• Ensure that curriculum materials reflect the diverse needs and experiences of students in the CREC community.
• Collaborate with teachers and content specialists to design innovative and engaging instructional resources.
• Provide guidance and support to school leaders and teachers in implementing evidence‑based instructional practices.
• Offer professional development workshops and coaching to enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Conduct classroom observations to assess instructional practices and provide actionable feedback.
• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages reflection, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze student achievement data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Use data to inform instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
• Collaborate with CREC leadership, school administrators, and instructional staff to ensure consistency and coherence in curriculum and instruction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Curriculum supervisors may be asked to co‑evaluate certified teachers on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Project Management
  - Develops project plans;
  Coordinates projects;
  Communicates changes and progress;
  Completes projects on time and budget;
  Manages project team activities.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Written & Oral Communication
  - Speaks and writes clearly;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Speaks and writes clearly and informatively;
  Varies communication style to meet needs;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Change Management
  - Develops workable implementation plans;
  Communicates changes effectively;
  Builds commitment and overcomes resistance;
  Prepares and supports those affected by change;
  Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Leadership
  - Exhibits confidence in self and others;
  Inspires and motivates others to perform…