Pay Grade: A - 1 Period of Employment: 12 months

Description Approved / Revised: 7/2022 FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by and / or Reports to: Executive Director of Student Achievement / Director of Instruction

General Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Instruction, principals, and teachers in ensuring that the elementary, middle, and secondary English/Language Arts curriculum offers rich educational experiences, effective instructional resources and assessments, and the use of effective teaching strategies.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

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  Assists with the alignment of state standards into school-level English/Language Arts instructional programs.
• Remains current with all Virginia Department of Education expectations and requirements related to English/Language Arts instruction by attending events, meetings, conferences, etc/
• Supports English/Language Arts curriculum writing teams and coaches in thedesign of course organizers, scope and sequence of units of instruction, pacing guides, and the development of end-of- unit assessments. Incorporates vertical alignment and will consider integration of other contents when appropriate.
• Collaborates with teachers, coaches, and department leaders/chairs to implement standards-based classrooms to include but not limited to the following: a common framework, language of the standards, performance tasks, analyzing student work, planning for differentiated instruction, implementation of best practice strategies, and development of performance tasks that reflect higher order thinking skills.
• Coordinates curriculum revisions/realignment of standards to effectively address the incorporation of 21st Century Learning Skills and the Virginia Profile of a Graduate.
• Facilitates textbook/resource adoption processes for English/Language Arts.
• Facilitates the correlation of the English/Language Arts Standards of Learning with K-12 English/Language Arts textbooks, ancillary materials, and assessments.
• Assists the high school with the development of Independent Studies for English/Language Arts as part of the alternative paths to attaining standard units of credit.
• Supports the process of formative and summative English/Language Arts assessments and provides guidance and assistance to principals, coaches and lead English/Language Arts teachers on analyzing and utilizing data to improve achievement results of students.
• Facilitates the development of end-of-unit assessments to include traditional multiple- choice, performance-based assessment, and project-based learning.
• Assists in the development of Local Alternative Assessments as approved and directed by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Assists the Director of Assessment and Accountability in disseminating information to English/Language Arts teachers related to Standards of Learning assessment changes and requirements.
• Assists the Director of Assessment and Accountability with analyzing and disseminating data related to English/Language Arts formative and summative assessments.
• Works with the Director of Instruction, Director of Professional Learning, principals, and coaches to provide professional development for English/Language Arts teachers focused on the use of research-based instructional strategies to improve student achievement and engagement in learning.
• Conducts meetings with English/Language Arts teachers and coaches to examine student work and increase the rigor of instruction through improvement of units/lessons to ensure that students have instruction that embeds higher level thinking skills and real- world application/connections.
• Conducts model lessons for teachers using research based best practices.
• Supports teachers in establishing a blended learning environment.
• Shares knowledge and strategies for ESOL and SPED students.
• Assists principals, teachers, and coaches in designing acceleration and/or inter vention strategies to support the learning needs of students to include assisting in the evaluation of materials for this purpose.
• Provides support to mentors and all teachers, particularly those in year 1, 2, or 3 of teaching.
• Regularly visits classrooms and provides instructional feedback to staff.
• Represents MCPS on the Region IV English/Language Arts joint meetings.
• Keeps informed about current trends and practices in curriculum through professional reading, participation in local, state, and national meetings, and collaboration with VDOE and individuals from other divisions.
• Develops and then manages a process for students writing portfolios PK-12.
• Assists the Director of Instruction in developing a budget for English/Language Arts instructions.
• Obtains quotes, works with vendors, and creates and submits purchase orders for English/Language Arts purchases.
• Participates with K-12 English/Language Arts teacher teams and coaches to further develop a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
• Acts as a collaborative member of the division instructional team.
• Assists principals, teachers, and coaches with guest speakers, regional / state / national contests and competitions, field trips, summer camps, etc. related to English/Language Arts.
• Assists teacher teams, principals with community connections and involvement in their schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Strong foundational knowledge in English/Language Arts content.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Virginia Standards of Learning for English / Language Arts.
• A comprehensive understanding of formative/summative assessment.
• An ability to assist administrators, teachers, and coaches in analyzing and interpreting data as it pertains to setting improvement goals and and targets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, and coaches to meet established goals.
• Ability to lead groups of teachers and coaches through curriculum design/alignment and the design and development of assessments.
• Strong technology skills.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an English or Elementary Education PreK-6 endorsement. Reading Specialist endorsement preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience in English/Language Arts Both general English/Language Arts courses and advanced level courses, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.