District Secondary Language Arts Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the District Secondary Language Arts Specialist is to lead in the coordination andimprovement of English Language Arts programs (6-12) and assist in providing services to childrenat risk of dyslexia.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid certification as administrator or supervisor
Masters Degree
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Three years teaching experience required
Coordinate District functions

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Assist with the selection and utilization of basal language arts/reading textbooks and relatedauxiliary materials.
Participate in the development and/or implementation of district-wide plans of action to improvethe district language arts programs.
Plan and implement a systematic (6-12) accountability and monitoring system for continuousimprovement in language arts.
Plan and coordinate effective research-based staff development integration of instructionaltechnology and acquisition of instructional materials for the district.
Coordinate the development review and update of curriculum documents in the area of languagearts.
Work cooperatively with principals and teachers to ensure that effective teaching strategies forinstructional improvement in the areas of language arts are utilized.
Work cooperatively with and members to ensure understanding and support for the districtinstructional program.
Keep informed about current trends and instructional practices in language arts reading anddyslexia by participating in local state and national professional organizations.
Attend local state and national ELA reading and dyslexia workshops and conferences forprofessional growth.
Meet with curriculum assistants deans of instruction and other campus staff to obtain andprovide on issues related to language arts.
Collect organize and disseminate information among district personnel to promote effectiveinstructional practices in the area of language arts.
Provide leadership in the development and/or implementation of plans of action for curriculumand new programs program improvements and program evaluations.
Keep current with educational developments and literature in the field of language arts readingand dyslexia.
Assist the area directors in monitoring of district benchmark assessments.
Use current data derived by student assessments to plan and coordinate appropriate staffdevelopment and interventions.
Provide timely and effective oral and written communication with principals teachers staffparents and community.
Coordinate the development review update and implementation of curriculum documents in thearea of language arts.
Assist in the planning implementation and evaluation of a training program for newdyslexia/reading language arts teachers.
Coordinate staff development for ELA teachers who serve dyslexic students.
Align district in-services and staff development activities to the needs of our students as percurrent assessment information in language arts/reading and dyslexia.
Monitor the progress of ELA/Reading and dyslexia programs.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise staff assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress;
Frequently work long and irregular hours.
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.


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In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Managementand Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple
activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87attachment B section 8 h.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polï½ticas de no discriminaciï½n Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .