Literacy Curriculum Specialist

Literacy Curriculum Specialist

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

Full time

The Literacy Curriculum Specialist will support teachers in the implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs at multiple schools through coaching, professional development and curriculum development.

• Provide teachers with instructional coaching and support to implement grade-level standards-aligned ELA and ELD instruction for all students.
• Implement a variety of coaching services in alignment with co-constructed coaching goals and student outcomes (co-planning, student work analysis, data analysis, co-teaching or demo lessons, guided peer observations, etc.).
• Collaborate with administrators and department leaders at school sites around department goals for ELA instruction.
• Support adopted curriculum and GD ELA courses through the creation of supporting resources (pacing recommendations, grading guidance, assessment design, etc.).
• Support the implementation of ELA assessments by coaching teachers and supporting schools with analyzing available data and planning for adjustments to instruction.
• Work collaboratively to plan and facilitate ELA professional development.
• Support the implementation of district and school-wide literacy strategies.
• Provide resources to support school and district strategic plans related to literacy by coordinating efforts of the Literacy and ELD teams.
• Support efforts to build literacy across the curriculum at school sites.
• Provide guidance and professional development to literacy leads at each school and ensure sustainability of literacy strategic plans.
• Attend district professional development and collaboration, serving as liaison between the home office and campus leadership teams.
• In conjunction with the Director of Literacy and ELD Programs, Coordinators of ELD Programs, Special Education Program Specialists, other Curriculum Specialists, and school site leaders support programming and MTSS support for students based on need.
• Engage in other duties relevant to the successful implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs.

• Passion for dramatically improving student experiences and outcomes in science and a belief in serving all students.
• At least four years of successful teaching of English at the secondary school level.
• Valid secondary English credential.
• Master's degree in education or related field (preferred).
• Ability to travel between the Central Office (Downtown LA) and school sites/other locations around the greater Los Angeles area.
• Knowledge of Common Core ELA Standards, CA ELD Standards, and aligned instruction.
• Knowledge of differentiated classroom instructional practices that promote student academic success in science.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers.
• Dependable, humble, with a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve.
• Must pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

Work Hours:

This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.

Breaks:
Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

Physical Requirements:

The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students or moving through various parts of the school.

Social Requirements:
The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

On-Site Presence:
This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.