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Job Title:   English/Language Arts Instructional Leader (Grades 6-12)
Position:   Administration
Reports To:   Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, JMMS/ EHHS/ East Haven Academy Principals

This position is full-time.  The salary and benefits associated with this position are outlined in the current East Haven Administrators & Supervisors contract.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education for English/Language Arts; Masters preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years successful teaching experience with demonstrated teacher-
  leadership skills
  
• Intermediate Supervision and Evaluation Certification (092) and one or more of the
  following: English (015); Reading and Language Arts Consultant (097)
  

Priority Experience:

• Supporting Special Education and content area teachers to build interdisciplinary and
  differentiated classroom experiences
  
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of NEASC standards and accreditation process
• Knowledge of current research and resources related to integration of technology, blended-
  learning environments, district and site-based goals, professional growth, learning
  development of adult learners, and group facilitation and change processes
  
  
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated success in working with state and national standards
  and grade level expectations/progressions
  
• Implementing research-based instructional practices and a variety of assessment tools and
  experience facilitating collaborative analysis of student data
  
• Strong understanding/knowledge of the science of reading, effective instructional practices in
  reading and writing, including connections to other content areas (cross-curricular
  connections)
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Test coordination and industry recognized credentials
• Knowledge and experience effectively implementing a multi-tiered system of support related
  for middle school & high school students
  
• Interest/experience with dual credit and career pathways

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate well with a variety of stakeholders; demonstrate and maintain productive and
  positive interpersonal skills, consult and facilitate groups of individuals, communicate
  effectively with teachers, principals, parents, students, and instructional aides
  
  
• Work closely with district and building administration to coordinate and implement the
  work and components of professional learning communities
  
• Supervise and Evaluation of the 6-12 English/Language Arts Department
• Plan/Facilitate department and curriculum meetings at the grade 6-12 level
• Share in strategic improvement efforts inclusive of planning, monitoring, and adjusting
  departmental priorities to achieve school improvement goals
  
• Develop curriculum and assessments that align with district initiatives
• Oversee implementation of curriculum (including review and revision), high quality
  instructional practices and effective assessment of students and revise/address issues or
  mobilize resources as appropriate
  
  
• Create, monitor and adjust budget for 6-12 English/Language Arts Department needs and
  ordering
  
• Scheduling of English/Language Arts Departments
• Assist in the organization and administration of state testing, such as iReady, Smarter
  Balanced, PSAT, SAT
  
• Utilize creative solutions for implementing on-site school-based staff development
• Manage time, schedule and execution of multiple projects effectively and within
  deadlines in order to maximize teacher learning
  
• Collaborate with Assistant Superintendent, Principals, and other instructional leaders to
  design and implement Professional Development programs as related to district and
  school goals
  
  
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or building
  Principals
  

Physical and Mental Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

• Ability to see and read objects closely, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer
  monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system.
  
• Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio,
  distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using a radio.
  
• Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and
  techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations.
  
• Ability to work in office or school setting (indoors and outdoors) subject to interruptions and
  heavy work volume expectations.
  
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to lift equipment up to 25 pounds
• May be exposed to changing temperatures and weather, humidity, noise and dust.
• Ability to get from one location in the office or work sites(s) to other locations in primary
  office or work sites.
  
• Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing, collating, using a keyboard and/or
  calculator with speed and accuracy for long periods of time.
  
• Ability to concentrate on detail and issue with some interruption, pressure and changing
  priorities.
  
• Memory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and the ability to
  remember information that has been previously learned.
  
• Ability to use knowledge and reasoning to solve routine problems
• Ability to learn and apply new information, technology and legislation applicable to
  departmental activities.
  

• Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately.

  Disclaimers

• The job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An
  employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that
  classification. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that
  may be assigned.
  
  
  

• Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers' aids, custodians, cafeteria
  employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within
  the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police bureau of Identification
  and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the
  district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of
  Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development.
  
  
  
  
  

  
  East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females,
  handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
  
  

  
  Revised on : 2/1/24
  Revised on: 5/26/26