Job Description

The Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative Elementary Instructional Specialist to fill a vacancy in the district. The program is supported by a teaching team that works collaboratively to develop and implement curriculum.

Position Type Instruction/Elementary

Location: Johnson Elementary

Salary: Per HVEA Contract

Reports To: Principal

Status: School Year 2026-2027

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 08/25/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid teaching certificate.
• Master's degree in reading/language arts preferred.
• Minimum of four years professional teaching experience preferred.
• Current in BEST practices in literacy instruction (Science of Reading, LETRS, etc.)
• Evidence of successful experience as a teacher and professional leader.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, planning, interpersonal, organizational and instructional skills.
• Strong group process and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate skills in fostering parent-school partnerships.
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge.
• Experience in the implementation of authentic assessment tools and strategies.
• Ability to mentor staff in the development of their instructional programs and strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the process for maintaining the highly qualified status of building staff.
• Work with students on either a one-to-one or small group basis in order to improve their literacy skills.
• Serve as a building literacy coach.
• Assist the principal in the development of school improvement plans that enhance student achievement.
• Develop and model lessons for teachers and paraeducators that align with the District's literacy goals.
• Develop common professional development programs to support data use.
• Utilize data management systems to design building and individual student intervention plans.
• Plan and provide professional development training.
• Communicate with teachers, parents and other school personnel relative to student achievement.
• Participate in ongoing staff development opportunities.
• Serve on a District Literacy Team.
• Develop a building-based parent involvement program.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree preferred

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori Lowe

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer

2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: lori.lowe@hvs.org

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.