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Director of ELA Reposted on 7/14/2021

  • Position Type:
    Administration/Director of ELA
  • Date Posted:
    5/24/2021
  • Location:
    ESS
  • Date Available:
    When hired
  • Closing Date:
    until filled

  • VACANCY NOTICE

    ADAMS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14

    COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO 80022

    POSITION: Director of PreK-12 English Language Arts
    LOCATION: Administration Building
    REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Academics

    POSITION OVERVIEW
    This position functions to provide leadership, support, and coordination for curriculum, professional development, and special projects planning. Responsibilities include setting and maintaining standards/processes for K-12 literacy regarding the development, revision, and alignment of K-12 curriculum; development, acquisition, and/or dissemination of instructional materials and supports; development and implementation of professional learning programs; related events and activities.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Highly qualified with: M.A. in Education, Colorado teaching license
    • Minimum 5 Years Instructional Experience.
    • Experience in providing high quality professional development
    • Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with other professional staff
    • Experience in a school or school district office setting preferred
    • Experience in turnaround school or district preferred


    POSITION DESCRIPTION:
    • Organize and deliver highly effective building and district-level staff development for English Language Arts PreK-12 grade.
    • Provide direct support to school leaders, instructional staff including teachers, paraprofessionals and instructional coaches. This support may include demonstration and modeling of a variety of effective researched based practices and utilizing the full coaching model of support.
    • Direct the planning and development of curriculum, instruction improvement programs, and special projects for K-12 Literacy.
    • Identify successful literacy intervention and remediation programs to increase student achievement. Assist schools with implementation of successful program practices.
    • Provide input and support to the Executive Director of Academics regarding prioritization of professional development needs, evaluation of literacy programs, and reviews of current research.
    • Provide input and support to the Director of Special Education to maintain articulation and alignment of programs for special needs students with District curriculum documents.
    • Provide input and support to the Director of CLDE to maintain articulation and alignment of programs for English Language Learners with District curriculum documents.
    • Demonstrate and utilize a variety of effective instructional strategies, practices and assessment techniques.
    • Collaborate with other district level instructional staff, university partners, and building-level administrators related to K-12 literacy and language development.
    • Perform at a professional level in all areas of teaching instructional management, interpersonal relationships, professional and general responsibilities.
    • Serve as the point person for development and implementation of literacy plans (ILPs)
    • Coordinate, lead and supervise READ Act initiatives including staff, training, monitoring and documentation of READ Plans.
    • Coordinate, lead and implement instructional materials including consumable for prek-12 ELA.
    • Work in collaboration with the support, development and refinement of ELA district assessments.
    • Implement, monitor and adjust ELA programming based on data to support the district strategic plan and goals as it relates to ELA prek-12 grade.
    • Provide services to areas and schools according to site and area-specific instruction needs, methodologies, and resources.
    • Perform other duties related to the position, as assigned.

    EXPERIENCE:
    • Desire experiences in mentor teaching, coaching and/or staff development.
    • Experience in coordinating district coaching preferred.

    SALARY: Range 9 of Admin Salary Schedule. Adams County School District 14 is a direct deposit employer.
    Employment. Apply online at www.adams14.org. For more information, call 303-853-3201.

    ABOUT THE DISTRICT: Adams 14, a nationally recognized leader in education innovation, is Colorado's 23rd largest school district and serves more than 6100 students annually. Nestled in the historic community of Commerce City, Adams 14 strives to ensure academic success for every student by providing highly effective classroom instruction, supplemental enrichment opportunities and parent/family collaboration opportunities. The District is implementing a strategic plan to improve student achievement so that 80 percent of students assessed will be on grade level by 2014, by ensuring that each classroom has a dynamic, standards-based teacher who provides powerful 21st century learning experiences. Adams 14 is one of the few districts in the state to offer the Seal of Biliteracy, as a diverse district there is a high value on bilingualism through our growing dual language programs. To learn more about Adams 14, visit adams14.org.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, their legal right to be employed in the United States. All contracts for employment of personnel shall be subject to approval by Adams County School District 14 Board of Education. Selected applicant must comply with all Adams County School District 14 Board of Education's policies, rules, and regulations.

    Inspire. Educate. Empower. Adams 14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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