District Instructional Specialist - Reading, ELA, SS

Position Type:
Instructional Specialist/District Instructional Specialist-Reading,ELA,SS

Date Posted:
1/28/2019

Location:
Mary E. Devin Center for Education Support

Date Available:
August 2019

Closing Date:
When Filled

  Geary County USD 475
Job Description
Classification: Certified
Division/Department: Teaching & Learning
Job Category: Specialist
FLSA: Exempt
Title: District Instructional Specialist - Reading, ELA, SS

Qualifications: *Current Kansas Teaching License
*Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
*Modules 1, 2, and 3 LETRS training preferred
*Reading Specialist or equivalent preferred
*Health certificate on file in Devin Center

Experience: Leadership in English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum development, reading and reading Interventions, program implementation and professional development

Reports to: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, provide support, consultation and coaching in Reading and Reading Interventions, English Language Arts and Social Studies; support and establish programs and provide professional learning opportunities at PreK-12 level.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personnel in this job classification will perform a combination of the essential duties shown below:

• Support the mission of the Teaching and Learning Division to move our district and schools to achieve at the highest levels
• Stay abreast of the newest research and best practices for Reading, ELA and SS and MTSS PreK-12
• Support PreK-12 ELA alignment in Tiers 1, 2, and 3
• Coach district teachers in English Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies
• Create and facilitate district Reading, ELA and SS professional development
• Lead district committees for elementary/secondary Reading, ELA, Social Studies and MTSS, Focus meetings and Learning Labs
• Lead curriculum meetings on a District level
• Compile and analyze data from national, state and local assessments and support school sites in their data analysis, goal setting and next steps for increasing student achievement
• Support teachers with projects, pacing, planning and assessment
• Work with principals to coordinate summer English Language Arts/Reading instruction
• Collaborate with other staff members regarding progress of initiatives, programs and projects
• Prepare and submit all required reports and information as required, in a timely manner
• Serve as a member of the Teaching and Learning Division and attend respective meetings

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of

• Teacher support, coaching and consulting techniques
• Instructional shifts involved with Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for ELA/SS, MTSS Framework, Reading and Reading Intervention
• Programs, professional development and implementation
• Principles, theories, method techniques, and strategies pertaining to research-based instruction in Reading, English Language Arts, Social Studies and MTSS
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives
• Educational trends and research findings pertaining to Reading, English Language Arts and Social Studies programs
• Socio-economic and cultural differences in the school community

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions
• Support and aid in the implementation of T&L Goals
• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct comprehensive professional development programs
• Effectively assess the educational needs of students at the classroom, building, grade level, or district and design, develop, and implement sound educational plans/initiatives
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to current initiatives and design programs to enhance student performance
• Establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract (with additional days through mid-June)

Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.
Updated 1-17-19
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