ELA​/SS Instructional Specialist

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Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in Mathematics and/or ELA. Pennsylvania Level II teacher certification. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite. Ability to collaborate with other staff members and is a team player. Be energetic and proactive. Excellent problem solving and conflict de-escalation skills. Possess patience and diplomacy skills.

Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid). Act 126 and Act 71 training certificates. Drug screening (self-paid).

Curriculum Support:
Serve as the key resource person for ELA/Social Studies content programming. Ensure implementation of grade level Pennsylvania Core Standards across all classrooms and grade levels for ELA and Social Studies. Attend and participate in Curriculum Committee/Team sessions and/or facilitation of core instructional strategies for ELA and Social Studies resources. Assist with curriculum mapping for academic subject areas as a member of the curriculum writing team.

Serve as a liaison for Supervisor of Instruction for ELA and Social Studies relating to district-wide initiative implementation in all grade levels.

Teacher Support:
Model evidence-based best practices for classroom teachers. Provide demonstration lessons and coaching for content teachers in ELA and Social Studies. Conduct non-evaluation observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.

Professional Development/PLC Support:
Support the District and building administration in the implementation of Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities across grade levels for ELA and Social Studies. Assist and lead development and implementation of school and District-level professional development.

Data and Assessment Support:
Serve as a liaison for District and common assessments administered at the building level. Coordinate testing schedules, materials and oversight of school team in administration of the assessment. Engage in data analysis and creating coaching and feedback cycles for teachers, based on key assessment data.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
Support implementation of online/distance learning programs and professional development, as needed, based upon District-wide goals and priorities. Support intervention program implemented at the building-level. Attend school leadership meetings as directed by building administration. Other duties as assigned by supervisor of building administration.