Curriculum Coordinator: E/LA 6-12

Bold TextJob Description: E/LA Curriculum Coordinator, 6-12Position Summary: The E/LA Curriculum Coordinator is a hybrid leadership role (0.8 Administrative / 0.2 Teaching) responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the Districts English Language Arts program. Reporting to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the Coordinator ensures that instructional practices are evidence-based, data-driven, and aligned with state and national standards to maximize student literacy outcomes.Job Responsibilities

• Lead the cycle of curriculum review, revision, and alignment with state standards and the "Science of Reading" frameworks.
• Coordinate the vetting and adoption of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), textbooks, and digital resources that support differentiated instruction.
• Maintain and update digital curriculum maps, scope and sequences, and pacing guides for district-wide use.
• Promote the seamless integration of instructional technology and media literacy within the E/LA framework.
• Analyze district-wide literacy data (formative, summative, and diagnostic) to identify achievement gaps and trends.
• Collaborate with staff to use data to refine MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and Tier 1 classroom instruction.
• Design and facilitate high-impact professional development sessions focused on modern pedagogical strategies and E/LA content knowledge.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new E/LA faculty to ensure district-wide instructional consistency.
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new department personnel.
• Assist building principals in the observation and evaluation of teaching staff to provide content-specific feedback.
• Collaborate on the development of the E/LA budget; research, write, and manage state or federal grants (e.g., Title I or literacy-specific grants).

Qualifications & Skills

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  Education: Masters Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or Reading/Literacy preferred.
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  Licensure: Valid DESE licensure; Administrative or Supervisory licensure as required by the district.
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  Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in E/LA.

Working Conditions

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  Teaching Load: 20% classroom instruction or small-group intervention.
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  Administrative Load: 80% district-level coordination and school-site support.
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  Collaboration: Requires monthly meetings with the Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent and regular travel between district school buildings.

Position is paid in accordance with the Unit B Contract (currently being negotiated)Unit B Contract 2023 – 2026