Position Summary:   

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the PreK-5 ELA Coordinator will facilitate achievement of the District’s Pre-K-12 long and short-term English programmatic goals.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Teacher Coaching & Support 

• Develops teachers’ knowledge of PreK-5 ELA-R  content, and the best practices of literacy instruction and assessment and literacy and assessment across the content areas 
• Works with teachers and building administrators to implement academically challenging content, feedback, and assessment during instruction, and engaging content and performance tasks 
• Models examples of high-quality PreK-5 ELA instruction for district staff
• Ensures vertical and horizontal collaboration among teachers to promote district-wide learning and growth 
• Supports vertical alignment of PreK-12 ELA curriculum, instruction, and assessment with national and state requirements, i.e., the Missouri Learning Standards 
• Assist teachers with integration of technology during PreK-5 ELA instruction

Professional Development 

• Facilitates and coordinates professional development for district staff in the areas of K-5 ELA content, literacy, and literacy across the content areas 
• Leads curriculum development efforts in all areas of K-5 ELA content, literacy, and uses data to guide decision making regarding associated curriculum and material adoptions 
• Leads the development and assessment of existing K-5 ELA programs

Team Support 

• Serves as the facilitator for district PreK-5 ELA  committees, meetings, etc 
• Manages all monetary/materialistic resources earmarked for PreK-5 ELA  programs and coordinates expenditures within budgetary parameters 
• Creates Board of Education presentations relative to curriculum and material adoptions, course offerings, etc 
• Performs other instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of effective committee leadership strategies, instructional practices and job embedded professional development 
• Ability to demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing 
• Knowledge of Board policies and procedures 
• Ability to use effective interpersonal skills necessary for successfully building relationships and problem solving with colleagues

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

• Master’s degree in the content areas of English, Curriculum & Instruction, or Administration required 
• MO English certification 
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience 
• Three years of leadership experience 
• Detail and results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done in a collaborative setting 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced, environment along with an outstanding ability to multitask, prioritize, manage and execute projects at a high level 
• Superior human relations skills

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects 
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet 
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups 
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects 
• This position requires occasional or frequent, standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time 
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area 
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet, and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

 

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org