Salary: $68,799.60 - $111,196.44 AnnuallyLocation : Ashland, VAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 03400Department: Instructional LeadershipOpening Date: 12/20/2024DescriptionGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Coordinator for English Language Arts is an instructional leader with excellent problem-solving skills whose primary responsibility is to collaborate with the Curriculum Specialist for English Language Arts to support implementation of the division literacy plan. Specific tasks assigned may include: the development of curriculum guides and supplemental instructional resources for assigned area; evaluating and recommending curriculum and instructional resources to enhance student learning; monitoring the effectiveness of instructional practices and recommending improvements to assure compliance with division and state requirements; providing coaching and support to teachers; planning and coordination of efforts with assigned reading specialists, reading coaches, and department chairs for the improvement of teaching and learning strategies; ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Provide content area expertise and support for instructional teams
- Ensure alignment of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum
- Maintain a current working knowledge of the Virginia Literacy Act in order to support continued implementation
- Visit PK-12 classrooms to monitor implementation of selected core, intervention and supplemental resources using evidence-based literacy practices
- Analyze and use valid literacy data to identify trends across the division and within schools
- Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating professional learning for teachers, reading specialists, coaches and administrators
- Participate in school and division-level meetings to discuss instructional challenges in ELA classrooms and offer strategies that will overcome them
- Keep abreast of current trends of instructional methods and research and share related information to the content area
- Provide leadership in developing and updating division-wide assessment processes and Student Reading Plans
- Communicate the shared HCPS literacy vision
- Develop systems and provide technical support for literacy instruction, intervention and assessment
- Perform related work as assigned
Qualifications: KSA's, EducationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Extensive knowledge of PK-12 literacy development and effective instructional practices in reading, writing, oral language, and literature; Outstanding leadership and communication skills; Strong ability to collaborate; Ability to collect, analyze and respond to data; Experience in developing aligned curriculum and instructional resources; Proven ability to coach and support teachers; Skill in developing and leading professional learning for a myriad of groups; Demonstrated command of Standard English, both spoken and written.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: Postgraduate Professional Certificate; Endorsement in applicable subject area; Master's degree; Minimum three years of recent successful experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, or supervisor in the endorsed subject area; Valid Va. Driver's License.Preferred: Endorsement in administration and supervision and/or curriculum and instruction. Terms of EmploymentJOB TITLE: Coordinator, English Language ArtsLOCATION: Central OfficeWORK SCHEDULE: 12M - 261 Days - 8 Hrs.IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Curriculum Specialist, English Language ArtsPAYGRADE: 18SALARY SCALE: UniformSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None FLSA STATUS: Exempt Physical requirements and DisclaimerPHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact, including vision and hearing. Work is typically performed in school buildings, classrooms and offices; Position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting of up to 20 lbs. unassisted. Must have the ability to manipulate or handle controls, objects and other materials including the ability to reach with hands and arms. Frequent personal contact with administrators, literacy leaders, classroom teachers, state and professional organizations and the community is required. Requires cooperative, tactful, and discrete communication.Travel to school sites throughout the county is common and periodic state or regional travel, including overnight stays is required. Attendance at meetings outside the normal duty hours is often required. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.Rev 12-2024; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Please visit for more information on our competitive benefits package. If you have further questions about your benefit status, please contact your recruiter. The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) ###-####.