Coordinator for Reading/Language Arts

This position is responsible for providing leadership, alignment, coordination and delivery in the development and improvement of the Division’s reading/language arts curriculum program for the school division. The coordinator ensures that resources are available for teacher and student use and provide the necessary staff development for implementation of the assigned instructional program.

• Develops a philosophy for the reading/language arts curriculum which is research-based and which provides guidelines for developing the curriculum.
• Develops a scope and sequence; sets goals, objectives, and exit standards; and identifies strategies appropriate for implementing the Secondary English/language arts curriculum. Works with Curriculum Review committee to revise curriculum as needed.
• Plans and leads teacher in-service and summer workshops in order to keep staff up-to date in reading/language arts. Meets and works with curriculum leaders and chairpersons to plan for the reading/language arts programs.
• Organizes and plans district after - school and summer offerings for teachers as needed.
• Organizes and plans training regarding teacher evaluation system for all administrators and teachers.
• Develops a budget to support Division goals as they relate to reading/language arts. Assists staff at the building level as they submit their budget requests.
• Evaluates and disseminates materials and resources to the appropriate personnel in each school
• Chairs textbook adoption committees for reading/language arts; chairs Professional Development Advisory Committee.
• Meets with parent and community groups to discuss and share ideas concerning the reading/language arts programs.
• Serves as liaison with appropriate personnel in the Virginia Department of Education and local school divisions.
• Actively participates in local, state and national professional organizations related to reading/language arts as well as staff development.
• Works closely with other coordinators to plan and implement reading/language arts curriculum throughout all subject area, as well as staff development offerings.
• Works closely with principals to respond to building needs in reading/language arts.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in education administration and five (5) years of teaching experience. Certification in Administration and Supervision PreK-12-Central Office Only or Administration and Supervision PreK-12 required.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of specialty area.
• Knowledge and effective skills in textbook selection, curriculum development and budget development.
• Must have the ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies.
• Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, teachers, staff and the general public.

No direct supervision. Coordinates activities of curriculum leaders and staff development trainers

Performs duties under the supervision of the Senior Director for Curriculum and Instruction.

Highly diverse and complex duties.  Must have high tolerance for change and the ability to work on several projects and assignments concurrently.  Strong interpersonal skills required in working with diverse groups.  Must have initiative and assume responsibility for working productively with a minimum of supervision.  Demanding schedule includes morning, evening, and weekend meetings.

Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The incumbent will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.  WJCC Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.