Secondary Reading and Language Arts Specialist

Position Type:
Professional/Specialist

Date Posted:
3/25/2025

Location:
CURRICULUM & INST

Date Available:
Upon Hire

Closing Date:
04/08/2025Education/Certification
Required and/or Preferred:

• Valid Texas Teaching Certification Required
• Master's Degree in Education or other related field Preferred

Experience Preferred:

• Minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver meaningful and engaging professional development
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Technology Proficiencies Required:

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• District Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette applications
• Proficient in integrating technology in curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• Applied use of English Language Arts and Reading Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Technology Applications of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Lead district-wide initiatives to develop a TEKS based curriculum, implement the highest leverage instructional practices, and use evaluation processes to determine effectiveness of curriculum and instruction
• Evaluate and recommend instructional resources that align with the district's educational and operational goals
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes that analyze data and make high impact changes that ensure students make academic progress
• Lead technology and curriculum teams to ensure the seamless integration of innovative tools into existing systems
• Ability to identify trends across the district or a campus requiring high leverage professional development, develop engaging, impactful, and job embedded professional development, and deliver professional development that includes concrete actions for improving student outcomes
• Support the work and meet the goals of the Teaching and Learning department with particular emphasis on meeting the instructional needs of at-risk students
• Strong ethical judgment, particularly regarding equity, bias, and accessibility
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and training skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in making work-related decisions and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to establish and manage budgets
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director for Blended Learning and Support and the Coordinator of Curriculum Development and Instructional Support, the Secondary Reading and Language Arts Specialist will lead the District's efforts in designing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional programs within CCISD. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality education for all students by overseeing the Reading and Language Arts curriculum development, teacher training, and assessment practices. This individual will work closely with educators and campus and District administrators to align TEKS based curriculum and effective instructional practices to meet District goals.

Reports To:
Director for Blended Learning and Support

Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District curriculum that is aligned to State standards and proven best practices

Instructional Leadership

• Provides guidance and support to campus leadership teams on effective instructional strategies, best practices, and the use of technology in the classroom fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning

Professional Development

• Identify continuous improvement trends, develop engaging job embedded professional development training, and incorporate a feedback loop to assist campus leadership teams in providing implementation support
• Stay informed on 6th grade -12th grade English Language Arts and Reading pedagogy, curriculum standards, and assessment practices to tailor professional development designed to improve student outcomes

Assessment and Evaluation

• Collaborate with other District departments to develop and implement assessment systems that monitor student progress, evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction, and include student, teacher, and campus feedback
• Analyze data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate and Communication
• Frequent collaboration and communication with teachers, administrators, and District stakeholders to ensure the Teaching and Learning department is communicating information
• effectively, addressing questions and concerns, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Other Duties as Assigned

• Takes on other tasks and projects as required
• Assumes additional responsibilities based on organizational needs
• Utilizes time effectively and maintains a professional and positive image for the District

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Working Conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to make quick effective decisions
• Ability to receive information and/or instruction from both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manipulate tools/ equipment keyboards
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal and external stakeholders through spoken expression
• Ability to perform work while standing and/ or walking for extended periods, up to
• eight (8) hours a day
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Frequent District wide and occasional state wide travel

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Interested applicants must submit the following: - A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Cruz, Chief Human Resources Officer. - You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.
All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.
For assistance contact:
Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581
Teacher Applicant Specialist
Heather.Ybarbo@ccisd.us
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas.

Salary: ADMN/204: Salary range is $284.34 to $413.42 daily (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days: 220