Director of Literacy, PreK-12
- Employer
- Orange County Schools
- Location
- Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Salary
- Please refer to the State Salary Schedule at www.orangecountyfirst.com
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Executive Director / Director
- Grade Level
- Elementary School, Middle School, High School
- Job Type
- Full-Time
Job Details
The Director of Literacy performs a variety of administrative tasks in coordinating the successful implementation of PreK-12 Reading and English Language Arts programs in the school system as well as designing, coordinating, and delivering professional development opportunities and resources to assist staff in reflecting upon and improving practices that support increased student achievement as outlined in the school system’s strategic plan. As part of the Literacy component, the Director provides guidance to ensure instruction is aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, interpreting changes to the curriculum, and informing teachers, principals, and district personnel of the implications of those changes. S/he guides district level ELA teams with evaluating the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs and helps to develop evidence-based strategies for implementation and improvement. Additionally, the Director acts as the district literacy leader and facilitates ELA district literacy meetings, professional development, and planning sessions. The Director coordinates ELA related professional development and ensures consistency and equity of ELA instruction across the district. She/he manages assigned tasks and serves as a link between district leadership, administrator learning and leadership, professional learning, schools, and the department to support a professional learning program that is innovative, research-based, and job-embedded.
Company
Our vision is to provide a public school system that prepares all students to be creative, constructive thinkers who become healthy, productive and responsible members of our community and the world. Our mission is to provide learning opportunities that develop resourceful citizens prepared to engage in an ever changing and diverse world.
- Website
- http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/
- Telephone
- 9197328126
- Location
-
200 East King St
Hillsborough
North Carolina
27278
US
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