6-12 Secondary English Language Arts Specialist

At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) were more than educators. We are innovators collaborators and community builders serving over 64000 students and 8500 educators across the region. Whether its general education special education or career technical education we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.

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The 6-12 Secondary English Language Arts Specialist will provide leadership expertise and oversight to 6-12 ELA programs services and initiatives that support our county districts and Public School Academies. They will facilitate and lead efforts that focus on evidence-based practices to improve outcomes in reading writing and disciplinary literacy for 6-12 students. They will support and assist district/building leaders and classroom teachers with the most current knowledge around the implementation of effective literacy practices secondary disciplinary literacy and secondary Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). They will serve on county and state level committees associations and networks.

• Bachelors degree in secondary education English Language Arts or related field required.
• Masters degree in literacy reading English Language Arts curriculum development educational leadership or related area required.
• Thirty graduate hours beyond the masters degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required. Experience with disciplinary literacy MTSS or related secondary literacy programs preferred.
• Minimum five years of secondary teaching experience required. District leadership experience required.

Pay Range:$68422 - $89275 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: 187 days / 7.5 hours daily

Paid Time Off:

• Sick Days - 10
• Personal Business Days - 3
• Bereavement Leave

Insurance:

Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:

• Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
• Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
• Life short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options additional life insurance and pet insurance

Retirement: Two plan options through the 15^th largest pension system in the United States Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development opportunities
• Longevity pay after 10 years of service

Why Grow With Us

• We value each other support one another and celebrate every win.
• We dont just talk about growth we support it with mentorship tuition reimbursement and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
• Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wellness opportunities and paid community service time.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
• Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes People are our Greatest Asset.

Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth celebrates teamwork and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership service innovation and partnering for success we offer meaningful professional development mentorship and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.

Questions Along the Way

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.