HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator assumes the responsibility for curriculum development and instructional coordination of English Language Arts 6-12.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of five years of successful teaching and leadership experience in public education three years of which shall have been in a leadership capacity.
2. Eligible for a Collegiate Professional license with an endorsement in the assigned field of instruction (preferred endorsement in Administration and Supervision).
3. Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
4. Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children who may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
5. Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences specifically racially ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices.
8. Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office email and information system applications.
9. Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students teachers administrators and the community.
10. Proficiency in business English: spelling grammar and spoken language.
11. Emotionally mature objective and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility work independently and maintain collaborative working relationships with students families administration co-workers and the community.

Essential Functions:

1. Creates and updates curriculum guides and division assessments aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning district policies state and federal regulations current research and best practices in the field.
2. Support building-level accountability by providing timely disaggregated data and analysis of state and division assessments participating in quarterly data meetings and providing instructional feedback.
3. Collaborate with Central Office and building administrators to support federal and state ESSA expectations and reporting documentation.
4. Coordinates and facilitates professional learning and ongoing coaching to build teacher knowledge skills and capacity with effective secondary English Language Arts (ELA) instruction.
5. Serve as a liaison with VDOE to ensure compliance with updates changes and announcements. Ensure that this information is shared quickly and accurately with supervisors.
6. Attend to the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) updates and changes ensuring alignment with curriculum instruction and interventions.
7. Support district and school-level Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) as it pertains to ELA in grades 6-12.
8. Manage a budget to facilitate equitable distribution of instructional materials and teacher professional development across secondary schools.
9. Maintain ongoing communication with principals ELA department leaders and PLCs/CLTs.
10. Assesses existing instructional programs and identifies curriculum needs in collaboration with principals and teachers in the areas of secondary ELA.
11. Develops systems and procedures that ensure all students are learning to high levels and are given opportunities to learn in a creative and innovative learning environment
12. Keeps abreast of current research and practices in secondary ELA.
13. Interprets educational philosophy instructional programs and policies of the school division in areas of primary function to staff parents and citizens.
14. Informs the Director of Innovation for Instruction and Leadership of the progress effectiveness and needs of the divisions instructional programs in the area of secondary ELA.
15. Coordinates and oversees textbook adoptions and supplementary materials procurement including online platforms for secondary ELA.
16. Develops and monitors the instructional budget for secondary ELA.
17. Provides support and resources in the area of ELA to secondary teachers and principals.
18. Periodically attends school board meetings and provides reports on the status of programs and services in areas of primary function at the request of the Chief Academic Officer.
19. Assists in the selection of personnel and their assignment in the primary area of responsibility.
20. Has the ability to maintain confidentiality.
21. Models professional moral and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions including non-discriminatory and cultural inclusion practices by respecting the worth dignity and individual beliefs of others.
22. Takes all industry-standard precautions to protect students staff equipment materials and facilities.
23. Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials supplies and skills up-to-date.
24. Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
25. Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
26. Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
27. Complies with and supports school division policies regulations procedures and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
28. Effectively performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Innovation for Instruction & Leadership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interact with students staff and community members. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; and subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Occasional travel with students on field trips as necessary. Attendance at evening and weekend student or staff activities Parent Teacher Organization meetings and other functions as required. Regular contact with staff members and parents/guardians is required. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of administrative or licensed personnel.

The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties responsibilities and requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the demands of this position.

Required Experience:

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