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Curriculum Coordinator: E/LA
Job in
Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01886, USA
Listed on 2026-05-23
Listing for:
Westford Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-23
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Job Description:
E/LA Curriculum Coordinator, 6-12
Position Summary:
The E/LA Curriculum Coordinator is a hybrid leadership role (0.8 Administrative / 0.2 Teaching) responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's English Language Arts program. Reporting to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the Coordinator ensures that instructional practices are evidence-based, data-driven, and aligned with state and national standards to maximize student literacy outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead the cycle of curriculum review, revision, and alignment with state standards and the "Science of Reading" frameworks.
* Coordinate the vetting and adoption of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), textbooks, and digital resources that support differentiated instruction.
* Maintain and update digital curriculum maps, scope and sequences, and pacing guides for district-wide use.
* Promote the seamless integration of instructional technology and media literacy within the E/LA framework.
* Analyze district-wide literacy data (formative, summative, and diagnostic) to identify achievement gaps and trends.
* Collaborate with staff to use data to refine MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and Tier 1 classroom instruction.
* Design and facilitate high-impact professional development sessions focused on modern pedagogical strategies and E/LA content knowledge.
* Assist in the onboarding and training of new E/LA faculty to ensure district-wide instructional consistency.
* Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new department personnel.
* Assist building principals in the observation and evaluation of teaching staff to provide content-specific feedback.
* Collaborate on the development of the E/LA budget; research, write, and manage state or federal grants (e.g., Title I or literacy-specific grants).
Qualifications & Skills
* Education:
Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or Reading/Literacy preferred.
* Licensure:
Valid DESE licensure;
Administrative or Supervisory licensure as required by the district.
* Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in E/LA.
Working Conditions
* Teaching Load: 20% classroom instruction or small-group intervention.
* Administrative Load: 80% district-level coordination and school-site support.
* Collaboration:
Requires monthly meetings with the Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent and regular travel between district school buildings.
Position is paid in accordance with the Unit B Contract (currently being negotiated) Unit B Contract 2023 - 2026
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