Coordinator of K-12 Reading​/English Language Arts

Coordinator of K-12 Reading/English Language Arts [2 Positions]

Lowell Public School District Central Office - Lowell, Massachusetts

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

COORDINATOR FOR K-12 READING/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure valid for service as a Teacher of Reading or English in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Licensure valid for service (or eligible to apply) as a Supervisor/Director in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• At least five years' successful teaching or related experience.
• A strong background in ESL/ELL and in the secondary content area reading.
• An understanding of performance standards and effective teaching practices which support the English Language Arts Massachusetts curriculum Frameworks and MCAS.
• Knowledge of human growth and development and its implications for teaching reading; first and second language acquisition and language literacy, and linguistics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of reading theory and research, their implementation, and major educational trends; the design, implementation and evaluation of developmental and remedial reading programs.
• Consulting skills are necessary for communicating effectively with members of the wider school community, including those from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of various literacy assessment instruments.
• Ability to develop Reading/English Language Arts curriculum for students.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledgeable in the application of educational technologies.

• Coordinate the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the approved K-12 Reading/English Language Arts Curriculum to affect an optimum learning climate.
• Assist building administrators in their development, implementation, supervision, evaluation, and upgrading of all aspects of Reading/English Language Arts instruction and curriculum for all educational programs at the school in accordance with the school district's policies and procedures.
• Assist in the ongoing professional development of effective teaching strategies and practices that support the Reading/English Language Arts Massachusetts curriculum frameworks and performance standards.
• Organize and lead committees/study groups in the ongoing effort to upgrade the Reading/English Language Arts curriculum.
• Work with the building administrators and teacher committees in organizing and coordinating the horizontal and vertical continuity of the Reading/English Language Arts instructional program throughout the district.
• Work with district and school staff to meet the needs of a diverse population of learners and to coordinate the development of the district success plans and individual student success plans.
• Observe teachers in their classrooms and offer insights into the enhancement of teaching/learning situations.
• Direct, organize, manage, and assess school and district Reading/English Language Arts programs and meet with school-based personnel to interpret and implement the district's Reading/English Language Arts curriculum.
• Assume responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing programs and for other evaluative measures of Reading/English Language Arts used in schools.
• Assist classroom and school-based Reading/English Language Arts curriculum support personnel in the development of instructional strategies to challenge all students.
• Study, evaluate, and, as appropriate, recommend the adoption of new Reading/English Language Arts instructional materials, methods, and programs, and assist in the budget preparation for newly approved instructional programs as related to instructional supplies, equipment and materials.
• Provide models to facilitate lessons in the Reading/English Language Arts curriculum and encourage the development, publication and use of new Reading/English Language Arts instructional materials by professional staff.
• Assume a leadership role in developing a curriculum for any Reading/English Language Arts course newly…