6-12 Language Arts Consulting Teacher

 REPORTS TO:  Assistant Superintendent

POSITION PURPOSE:  The role of the consulting teacher is to provide support and assistance including consultation regarding effective teaching strategies- materials- resources- assessment procedures- and effective programming using current research and evidence based practices as the foundation. The consulting teacher will provide ongoing job-embedded professional development- have a strong commitment to student learning and the school improvement process- and provide leadership for curriculum and assessment initiatives.  The consulting teacher will serve as a liaison between building staff and district personnel and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:  This position requires: 

• M.A. degree in education
• Three to five years of successful classroom/building experience in the area of language arts
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of adolescent literacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  This position prefers:

• Extensive knowledge of PK-12 literacy with an emphasis on adolescent literacy
• Teacher leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience designing and presenting various forms of professional development to large and small audiences
• Three to five years successful classroom experience in Language Arts and related areas

PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  (The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.)  Speaking- hearing- visual- reading- writing- word processing- mobility- consistency of temperament- ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time- stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments. 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY SKILLS

• Knowledge of literacy College and Career Ready Standards
• Knowledge in the development and administration of performance- formative- and summative assessments
• Knowledge of research- evidence based instructional classroom practices in both content and classroom management
• Knowledge of the curriculum development and program of studies processes
• Knowledge of current research in P-12 literacy with an emphasis on adolescent literacy
• Knowledge and skill in technology including Microsoft Office Suite and whiteboards
• Knowledge of data analysis and how to use the data to guide instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skilled in the use of cooperative learning structures
• Skilled in developing relationships with administrators and teachers
• Skilled in working with adult learners
• Skilled in organization and management of multiple tasks

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-facilitate P-12 Language Arts Curriculum and Assessment Team- working collaboratively to ensure a P-12 alignment of curriculumm.
• Identify needs- design and facilitate professional development for 6-12 language arts in alignment with district initiatives
• Monitor the implementation of tiered systems of support and coordinate the work and  professional development for secondary literacy interventionists
• Monitor program quality of secondary literacy coaching model and provide necessary support for secondary coaches in collaboration with the Coaching Program Coordinator
• Design and implement processes to ensure secondary literacy initiatives are effectively implemented
• Lead the process of selecting primary and supplemental instructional resources for language arts
• Facilitate visitations to the classrooms of model teachers
• Coordinate creation and revision of curriculum design maps that include; course grade level standards- essential questions- learning intentions and success criteria- required and optional assessments- A Year at a Glance- and rubrics
• Coordinate district benchmark testing for ELA- including MAP- FastBridge- and Mastery Connect.
• Coordinate course changes and program of studies processes
• Coordinate integration of technology curriculum with ELA and related areas
• Assist with major initiatives of the district including PK-12 literacy- equity. cooperative learning- and Visible Learning.
• Support the transition to College and Career Ready Standards and Kansas state-wide assessments
• Maintain a visible presence in the schools to monitor the core literacy curriculum within the secondary classrooms
• Seek out professional development opportunities in an effort to continue learning and growing professionally-  professional reading and attend local and national conferences
• Coordinate the purchase and dissemination of secondary ELA textbooks

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  10 months; Salary and work year to be determined by Board of Education.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of administrators.

Revised: June 2014

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