District Ela Coordinator
The District Ela Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and support for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's English Language Arts (Ela) program for grades K-8. This role ensures alignment with Illinois Learning Standards and district goals while promoting high-quality literacy instruction. The Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (Mtss) framework by integrating literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention practices to improve outcomes for all students.
Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district Ela curriculum.
- Ensure alignment with Illinois Learning Standards and district priorities.
- Analyze student achievement data to monitor progress and guide instruction.
- Support development and implementation of district-wide common assessments (K-8).
- Assist in the selection and implementation of Ela instructional materials and resources.
- Provide instructional coaching to improve literacy practices.
- Collaborate with principals to monitor curriculum implementation and instructional quality.
- Support vertical and horizontal articulation across grade levels.
- Plan and deliver professional development aligned to literacy best practices.
- Facilitate professional learning communities (Plcs) and literacy-focused teams.
- Serve as a model of effective literacy instruction, including demonstration lessons.
Mtss-Specific Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of the Mtss framework within Ela across all tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).
- Collaborate with building teams to identify students in need of literacy interventions using universal screening and progress monitoring data.
- Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based literacy interventions.
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and support data-based decision-making.
- Provide training and coaching to staff on Mtss processes, intervention strategies, and progress monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with Student Services, interventionists, and instructional staff to ensure alignment of supports.
Minimum Education, Certification, and Licensure:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (Pel) required.
- Master's Degree in Education, Literacy, or related field required.
- Reading Specialist or Literacy endorsement preferred.
- Administrative endorsement (Type 75) required.
- 3-5 years teaching experience
Professional Experience and Skills:
- Experience in Ela instruction and curriculum development.
- Strong knowledge of literacy standards and instructional practices.
- Experience analyzing student data to inform instruction and interventions.
- Experience supporting or implementing Mtss frameworks.
- Experience providing professional development and coaching.
- Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation processes.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Student Support, Engagement, and Staff Development:
- Support high-quality literacy instruction to improve student achievement.
- Promote equitable access to rigorous Ela curriculum and targeted interventions.
- Collaborate with staff to support diverse learners across all tiers of instruction.
- Provide professional development and coaching aligned to literacy and Mtss best practices.
- Support data-driven decision-making to monitor student progress.
- Facilitate collaboration through Plcs and Mtss/problem-solving teams.
- Promote student engagement in reading, writing, and communication.
Success Indicators (First Three-to-Five Years):
- Improved student achievement and growth in Ela across all tiers.
- Consistent implementation of district Ela curriculum and Mtss practices.
- Increased teacher capacity in both literacy instruction and intervention strategies.
- Effective use of data to guide instruction and interventions.
- Reduction in the number of students requiring intensive interventions over time.