ELEM - Literacy Strategist - Midland, Texas

POSITION: Elementary Literacy Strategist · EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt · NUMBER OF DAYS:  According to district approved calendar · DEPARTMENT:  Teaching and Learning · REPORTS TO:  Campus Principal · SUPERVISES:  None · EDUCATION:    · Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or u ...

Job description

POSITION: Elementary Literacy Strategist

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:  According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT:  Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO:  Campus Principal

SUPERVISES:  None

EDUCATION:   

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate required 
• Completion of TEA's Reading Academy
• Specialty or endorsement in reading preferred

EXPERIENCE: 

• At least three years experience as a successful classroom teacher
• Successful experience utilizing RLA assessment data at the student and campus level to inform instructional decisions
• Experience in instructional coaching preferred

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

The primary role of the Elementary Literacy Strategist is to work directly with teachers, campus leadership teams, and the elementary RLA coordinator. The work includes advancing high-quality Tier 1 reading language arts instruction by supporting campus implementation of district resources and instructional practices, participating in assessment

development, and providing professional learning as needed. The academic focus shall align with the District

Improvement Plan as reflected in Board Goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instructional Support 

1. Applies knowledge of state reading language arts standards, research, and best instructional practices to the planning and design of Tier 1 instruction and assessments.

2. Supports the implementation of grade-level-specific reading language arts TEKS using district resources and effective teaching strategies including job-embedded coaching and modeling.

3. Participates in Professional Learning Communities to support reading language arts teams.

4. Supports teachers in data analysis resulting in data-informed instructional decision-making to support growth in all learners.

5. Employs a variety of instructional best practices consistent with the needs and capabilities of all learners.

6. Assists in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating new instructional resources, tools, and supplemental materials.

7. Provides professional learning sessions on campuses as well as district professional learning days as indicated by the Teaching and Learning Department and campus administrators to address specific professional learning needs of teachers, including New Teacher Orientation, district professional learning days, and campus professional learning days.

8. Supports the implementation of interventions and enrichment and development of flexible grouping on campuses.

9. Collaborates regularly with campus administrators and the district elementary RLA coordinator in supporting academic outcomes aligned with the District Improvement Plan as reflected in the Board Goals.

10. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods per district requirements.

11. Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary for job effectiveness.

STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Work with small groups of students as needed for intervention and enrichment.

2. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports, as requested.

3. Creates a small group environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

4. Demonstrate success in improving student achievement as measured by local and state assessment results and other district performance criteria.

SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

1. Attends and participates in meetings and committees, as required.

2. Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale throughout the district.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION IMPROVEMENT

1. Works in partnership with the K-5 RLA coordinator to review and analyze multiple sources and types of educator and student data to identify educator learning needs for improved student performance and instructional decisions.

2. Participates in planning and implementing guidelines and practices to ensure the improvement and achievement of the school district's mission and vision.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

1. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

2. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

3. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPEMENT

1. Remain current with effective instructional practices by reading educational research and seeking out and participating in a variety of professional learning opportunities

2. Participate in the district professional learning opportunities, including Literacy Strategist professional learning requirements and meetings

3. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.

4. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.  

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

1. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

2. Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.

3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

SPECIAL/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Working knowledge of literacy and reading language arts curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate reading language arts instructional program and teaching effectiveness

Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with a diverse population

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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 will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop,

crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED

Telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date:

08/02/2024

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

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