Learning Specialist-High School English Language Arts

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Openings as of 7/30/2026

Learning Specialist-High School English Language Arts

• Position Type:
  Non-Teaching Professional/ Learning Specialist
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location:
  
  District Office
• Closing Date: 08/05/2026

Learning Specialist High School English Language Arts

Director of Professional Development and Standards

220 days

To provide leadership and support for schools in the implementation of the district's high school ELA programs and initiatives, including curricular maps, instructional models, staff development, utilization of effective instructional strategies, integration of technology, diagnostic testing, and data analysis

• Lead/facilitate professional development activities at the school level during planning periods, common planning time and/or after school on best practices, teaching methods, curricular standards, content, use of instructional technology, lesson planning, instructional materials/resources, instructional models, and other areas consistent with the district initiatives
• Develop andlead/facilitate district staff development sessions
• Support implementation of and use of instructional technology
• Support implementation and use of digital content
• Work with instructional coachesto plan for common planning sessions
• Support teachers as identified by the school-level administration
• Model lessons and debrief with teachers and coaches
• Lead/facilitate department meetings and collaborative planning sessions at the school and district levels
• Work with new teachers (i.e. planning, classroom management, curriculum, instructional strategies)
• Work with instructional coaches and teachers in implementing curricular maps and South Carolina State Standards
• Work with administrators, instructional coaches and teachers with data
• Serve as a mentor for new instructional coaches
• Develop and support teacher leaders through
• Ongoing, sustained professional development
• Networking and engaging in reflective conversations over time
• Developing professional development sessions with teacher leaders
• Equipping teacher leaders with strategies for presenting, facilitating, and navigating conversations
• Participate in staff development

• Analyze district data and identify priorities
• Coordinate and assist in developing curricular documents (i.e. curricular maps, unit plans, lesson plans)
• Assist schools in the implementation of district initiatives
• Assist school instructional coaches in employing effective coaching strategies and best classroom practices
• Assist schools in implementing the mult-tiered system of supports model and interventions
• Assist schools in developing action plans and next steps
• Observe teachers and provide feedback on instructional effectiveness
• Assist teachers in the analysis of data to make informed instructional decisions
• Assist schools in compiling and analyzing data including data from specific intervention programs
• Reflect with school teams on next steps that address areas of growth
• Conduct meetings with teacher leaders in order to coordinate curricular alignment and instruction with assessment
• Assist administrators and instructional coaches in progress monitoring
• Facilitate the management of program accounts and analyze data
• Participate in classroom walkthroughs
• Lead collaboration on implementing high-yield strategies
• Serve on committees as assigned
• Monitor implementation of programs

• Facilitate the integration of technology into teaching and learning by developing and conducting professional development sessions on infusing technology into the core areas of academic curriculum
• Collaborate with instructional staff and teachers to develop curricular materials and specific lesson plans that integrate technology
• Assist classroom teachers to integrate successfully the use of effective strategies and multiple technologies in order to differentiate and enhance student learning
• Work with school leadership teams and teachers to utilize student performance data from digital content providers to provide appropriate small-group or individualized instruction and interventions
• Provide input/insight on ways to increase teachers' use of technology as it positively impacts student performance in the classroom
• Provide input and recommendations regarding digital content selection

Carry out other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of Professional Personnel

• Valid South Carolina certification for secondary English Language Arts
• Master's degree in education or…