PRIMARY FUNCTION:  This position is responsible for the collaboration with staff on short, medium and long-term planning to develop Literacy in relation to: resources continuous professional development of staff, goals of the district, including its policies and practices regarding literacy and challenging target for improvement.

REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum and Instruction         

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Teacher

WORK DAYS:  229

Education:

REQUIRED: Educational Level: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED: Higher degree in English, Reading, Literacy or Language from an accredited college or university; Educational Leadership Certificate.

Experience, Skill and Certification:

REQUIRED:

• Must have clear-renewable certification in Elementary Education or Middle School Reading Education.
• At least five (5) years of successful classroom teaching in the content area.
• Evidence of demonstrated knowledge and experience with standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment in reading and or literacy.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
• Successful recent/current experience in leadership activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing skills.

PREFERRED:

• Successful experience planning and delivering professional development.
• Experience as a mentor or in other teacher-leader roles.
• Teacher Support Specialist endorsement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and student progress in Literacy throughout the district K-5 schools.
2. Effectively lead, develop and enhance the classroom practice of teaching staff and teaching assistants.
3. Lead, manage and develop Literacy throughout the district.
4. Required to take responsibility for the development and implementation of the whole district policy for Literacy.
5. Use national, local and school management data to monitor standards achievement across the school in Literacy.
6. Monitor the progress made towards achieving targets and use this information to plan future developments.
7. Collaborate with staff on short, medium and long- term planning to develop literacy in relation to: resources continuous professional development of staff, goals of the district, including its policies and practices regarding literacy and challenging targets for improvement.
8. Plan and monitor coverage, continuity and progression in literacy throughout the district.
9.  Evaluate the teaching and learning of Literacy in the school through monitoring activities including, but not limited to:  

• Lesson observations
• Work and planning scrutiny
• Pupil discussions
• Analysis of results and assessment data
• Attending planning meetings
• Leading staff training
• Informal discussions

10. Establish resource and staff requirements for Literacy and inform the principal/central office staff of costs and priorities.
11. Distribute resources to meet the objectives of the school.
12. Ensure the effective and efficient management of learning resources for Literacy – including the school library.

Terms of Employment

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 229 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. Exempt.  Revised 5-17

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Physical and Sensory Demands

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section.  Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.

[ X ] OFFICE         Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

[ X ] CLASSROOM  Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.

 EXCEPTIONAL  PHYSICAL  OR  SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information)

[  ]  Heavy lifting of up to             pounds.

[  ]  Frequent climbing up to         _ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[  ]  Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[  ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other

      potential hazards. 

[  ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[X] Other: Incumbents must have valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation due to frequent travel between school locations.