Instructional Specialist - Elementary English ( Grant Funded)
Instructional Specialist - Elementary English ( Grant Funded)
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Job Description
Grant Funded Position
Job Summary:
Position is responsible for supplementing and supporting the school divisions elementary English curriculum and instructional initiatives by working alongside the elementary supervisor and specialists. Particular attention will be given to supporting implementation of the English curriculum as well as the development of teacher interventionist and reading specialists pedagogical knowledge and instructional practices.
Essential Duties
1. Assists in developing implementing and assessing the districts elementary reading curriculum as aligned with the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning.
2. Oversees elementary initiatives and is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of project work and providing frequent updates to the supervisor.
3. Provides coaching and other modes of support to teachers interventionists reading specialists and other literacy support personnel.
4. Participates in the planning and delivery of professional development to promote best practices in instruction and assessment which also includes in-person modeling co-teaching coaching and online modules.
5. Assists with the selection of instructional materials and equipment and with the implementation of innovative practices in literacy in schools and classrooms.
6. Remains abreast of professional development literature participates in professional organizations attends (as appropriate) workshops related to best practices and effectively disseminates information to others.
7. Assists with monitoring student assessment/test results and provides assistance to improve student performance as needed within schools and classrooms.
8. Initiates and maintains effective liaisons to maintain a current knowledge of developments and research in the profession.
9. Effectively communicates orally and in written and presentation formats with various stakeholders.
10. Represents NNPS Curriculum and Development and the Elementary English Department in a professional manner.
11. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a valid Virginia teaching license with a Reading Specialist certification or degree. Must possess a bachelors degree in education. Must possess at least three years of recent and successful elementary teaching experience. Must demonstrate evidence of involvement in school and division-level literacy related activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom. Must possess an in- depth knowledge of instructional best practices in reading and writing curriculum development educational coaching and adult learning theory. Must show evidence of excellent organization and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues teachers and school administrators. Must be able to prioritize multi-task and meet multiple deadlines effectively.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
