Language Arts and Literacy Specialist - ES - Language Arts Office

Job Title

License and Certification

Qualifications:

Eligible for Georgia teacher certification in one or more of the following teaching fields:
Secondary (6-12) English;
Middle Grades (4-8) Language Arts; and Early Childhood Education (P-5). ESOL endorsement, Dyslexia endorsement, and Coaching endorsement preferred.

Education

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.

Experience

Qualifications:

Three years of successful teaching experience with emphasis in language arts preferred. Experience developing and leading professional learning opportunities and experience leading Collaborative Learning Teams preferred.

Skills

Qualifications:

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects concurrently; ability to create and deliver professional learning that supports the direction of the language arts program and that supports the vision, mission, and goals of the district; strong communication skills, both in oral and written format; strong technology skills, including Google and Microsoft programs; knowledge and application of research-based instructional strategies in literacy instruction;

knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of literacy; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to work successfully with colleagues; ability to project and generate a positive attitude; and ability to effect change.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support, develop, and coach language teachers on content knowledge and skills for effective teaching and learning.
• Collect and effectively analyze local school data to plan and monitor support to impact student outcomes (student achievement data, implementation data, CLT data).
• Support Collaborative Learning Teams (CLT) through effective planning, facilitation, and/or co-facilitation to build the capacity of the CLT leaders.
• Engage in differentiated coaching cycles to reduce instructional variability and promote equitable access to High-Quality Tier 1 Instruction, using evidence-based coaching strategies.
• Partner and support instructional leaders for High-Quality Tier 1 Instruction implementation.
• Provide high-quality professional learning aligned to local school needs.
• Demonstrate content knowledge and professional growth.
• Build and maintain trust and rapport through consistent, supportive communication and active listening with teachers and leaders.
• Provide effective communication regarding school support and progress toward identified goals to key stakeholders.
• Ensure coherence with the Language Arts Office.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.