Academic ELAR Coordinator

Medina Valley ISD - Academic 6-12 ELAR Coordinator

Description/Notes: Major duties and responsibilities:

• Lead development and refinement of 6-12 ELAR curriculum documents aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and College Board standards.
• Implement procedures to support and aid with facilitation of the district’s reading program.
• Develop and conduct or arrange for staff development sessions, including sessions on delivery of instruction and enriched learning in classroom settings.
• Conduct a continuing evaluation of the reading program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Mentor and provide ongoing support for instructional coaches and teachers.
• Observe teachers and provide feedback designed to improve instruction.
• Collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, teachers, and other relevant individuals regarding reading initiatives.
• Facilitate, write, edit and help produce District curriculum documents in the area of 6-12 English Language Arts and Reading.
• Facilitate, write, edit, and help produce District assessments.
• Provide input and guidance on the purchasing of instructional materials and supplemental resources relevant to assigned content area.
• Demonstrate an interest in acquiring new skills and knowledge while staying current in research and evaluation.
• Maintain knowledge of the district’s curriculum and instructional programs, scope and sequence and campus improvement plan.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure equitable access to and successful implementation of advanced academic opportunities, including Pre-AP, AP, and dual credit programs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and campus leaders to strengthen instructional rigor, align curriculum, and build systems that prepare and support students for success in advanced coursework.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Policies and Procedures:

• Compile and maintain reports, records, and other required documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Seek, accept and respond to evaluative feedback from other administrators to improve performance.
• Actively seek out professional development activities in identified needed areas.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited university with a focus in reading (preferred).
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for reading.
• 5 years teaching experience in a secondary classroom setting.
• Demonstrated competency in English Language Arts and Reading.
• Expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Understanding of current research and ability to model effective instructional strategies.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data to inform instruction and intervention.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and technology skills.
• Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide 6-12 ELAR programming.
• Ability to evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range: $78,027-$112,123