Director, Reading/Language Arts K-12
Director, Reading/Language Arts K-12
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Job Description
Job Summary
Designs develops implements coordinates monitors evaluates and revises programs of Literacy in the district that is aligned to the Science of Reading.
Essential functions
directs and manages reading/language arts program operations; recruits selects orients trains coaches and supports Principals Coaches Teachers and district staff.
in development of reading instruction program philosophies goals and objectives and facilitates implementation.
the design implementation and monitoring of K5 reading and language arts instructional programs. Leads in develoment revision and montoring of the k12 Comprehensive Reading Plan required by the state department of education.
4. Creates reading and English/Language Arts instructional frameworks.
5. Collaborates in professional development for school administration teachers coaches and district staff.
articulation between elementary and secondary reading programs.
Principals with implementation of school improvement plans and goals to improve student literacy achievement.
services and support demonstrations conferring and consulting to individual schools and classrooms for the specific purpose of improving teacher competency in literacy.
on District state or community councils/committees as assigned or appropriate.
10. Prepares or oversees the preparation of literacy assessment and analysis.
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Masters degree from an accredited college or university. Masters in Reading preferred
Experience: Five (5) years experience in grades K5 including implementation monitoring program evaluation and professional development of reading programs.
Certifications & Licenses:Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in
Reading or Administration & Supervision or Educational Leadership.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading
- Knowledge of federal state and district legislation related to instruction
- Knowledge of district instructional policies and standards
- Knowledge of instructional design methodologies including using a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching methods aligned to students learing priority.
- Knowledge of current trends and researchproven strategies and programs in alignment with
district priorities - Knowledge of leadership strategies that embrace transformational sustained improvement
- Deep knowledge of reading assessement writing
- Strong supervisory management skills
- Strong program implementation skills
- Strong program monitoring and evaluation skills
- Strong word processing spreadsheet and presentation software skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong creative problem solving skills
- Strong skills in the models/programs provided to schools
- Ability to forge partnerships with community organizations corporate partners Department of
Education (DOE) Florida Reading Association university and professional reading experts
product and service providers and district consultants - Ability to develop strategies and tactics to achieve organizational goals through academic equitable outcomes for all students
- Ability to manage team activities
- Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to facilitate meetings
- Ability to partner with parentteacher groups advisory groups and student groups
- Ability to analyze and diagnose the reading proficiency of individual students groups and/or classes through formal assessment observations and informal evaluation measures
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
