Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The K-12 grade English Language Arts (ELA) Coordinator provides direction and leadership for the overall administration and coordination of the ELA curriculum program and ensures the effective implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence. The coordinator develops, implements and monitors the secondary ELA programs within the schools and provides leadership for district-wide literacy initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in education or related field required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Valid Georgia Professional Certification in Education Leadership required.

WORK EXPEREINCE:

• Three (3) years of classroom teaching experience required; experience at the secondary level in the field of Literacy preferred.
• Three (3) years of supervisory and/or administrative experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
• Ability to take initiative, be detailed oriented, and highly organized.
• Proficient knowledge of instructional effective practices, balanced assessments, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-12.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides direction and leadership in the development of a comprehensive ELA curriculum for K-12 schools, including scope and sequence documents, pacing guides, units of study, and formative assessments.
• Ensures the ELA program is in alignment with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-12 ELA.
• Provides leadership in designing rigorous, standard-aligned lesson, and implementation of effective instructional practices to support the K-12 ELA curriculum.
• Coordinates the selection of instructional materials (including textbooks), supplies, and equipment to support the implementation of ELA standards.
• Develops and facilitates district and school-based professional learning for administrators, teachers, instructional aides, and parent volunteers to assist in raising the level of instructional performance and student achievement in English/Language Arts.
• Supports instructional practices, where applicable, to boost the implementation of the signature programs
• (International Baccalaureate, STEM, and College & Career Readiness).
• Integrates social emotional learning (SEL) instructional practices within the implementation of ELA standards.
• Assists with the development of a proposed annual budget relating to curriculum development and the instructional
• materials needs of all secondary schools.
• Utilizes instructional technology as a critical means for delivering, assessing, and transforming the teaching and learning of ELA.
• Assists with the development of district benchmark assessments for K-12 ELA.
• Analyzes state and district assessment data and recommends appropriate instructional modification to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Collaborates with other departments within the Schools and Academic Office as well as other divisions by providing technical assistance and support in the development and/or implementation of district programs, practices, and processes.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-sire, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
• Performs other instructional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods
• Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors
• Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress
• Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: N/A

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. 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. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION:

Salary Grade: 134

Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools

Work Year: 252 days