Coordinator For Elar 2025 - 2026

Job Title: Coordinator for ELAR Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Academics Pay Grade: Admin Pay 5

Dept./School: Academics & Accountability Days: 227

Supervises: N/A

Primary Purpose: Support the districts mission to ensure academic success by designing implementing and supporting a rigorous and aligned Reading Language Arts (RLA) program. Provide instructional leadership and direct support to teachers and campus instructional staff to improve student achievement in literacy.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Masters degree preferred.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Supervision or Mid-management certificate preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

*Knowledge of RLA TEKS curriculum design and assessment practices

Understanding of research-based instructional strategies in literacy

Experience supporting teachers through coaching training and professional development

Ability to analyze student achievement data to inform instruction

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary language arts.
• Experience as a successful presenter of staff development.

Instructional and Program Support:

Design and revise curriculum documents aligned to RLA TEKS and district goals

Facilitate the development and review of districtwide RLA assessments

Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to support implementation of academic materials

Support literacy initiatives and model effective instructional strategies through coaching cycles and classroom demonstrations

Assist in the planning and delivery of campus-based PLCs and job-embedded learning

Provide differentiated support to campuses based on student achievement data and academic needs

Participate in the evaluation and selection of instructional materials resources and digital tools for RLA

Lead and/or support literacy-related events competitions and student activities

Plan and deliver targeted professional development for RLA teachers and campus leaders

Develop resources and training aligned with district initiatives and the district academic framework

Provide guidance and support to campus and teacher leaders

Participate in new teacher orientation and mentor support systems

Support the integration of evidence-based literacy interventions aligned to MTSS frameworks and HB1416 across all tiers of instruction

Assist campuses in implementing RLA intervention strategies within the MTSS Data-Driven Decision-Making Model including progress monitoring practices for student support plans

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with district coordinators specialists and campus staff to ensure aligned curriculum and instruction

Participate in regular meetings with the Director of Academics and content team

Communicate regularly with campuses regarding curriculum updates professional development and resources

Partner with Special Education Bilingual/ESL Advanced Academics and other departments to support all learners

Monitor curriculum implementation and collect teacher feedback to inform revisions

Use student performance data to assess program effectiveness and recommend academic adjustments

Assist in the development and progress monitoring of literacy goals tied to the District Improvement Plan

Collaborate with the district MTSS Coordinator to align literacy instruction interventions and resources with MTSS frameworks and HB 1416 requirements

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

*Maintain emotional controol under stress

*Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

*Occassional prolonged or irregular hours

*Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions

Required Experience:

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