English Language Arts Instructional Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Jersey City Public Schools
Location: Jersey City, NJ 07305
Description:
Position Type:
Department of Curriculum
Date Posted:
9/3/2024
Closing Date:
09/16/2024
PROGRAM: Curriculum and Instruction Department
POSITION (S): English Language Arts Instructional Specialist
REQUIREMENTS:
SALARY/STIPEND: As Per Contractual Agreement
LOCATION: Curriculum and Instruction
STARTING DATE: To Be Determined
Department of Curriculum
Date Posted:
9/3/2024
Closing Date:
09/16/2024
PROGRAM: Curriculum and Instruction Department
POSITION (S): English Language Arts Instructional Specialist
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid NJ Teacher Certification (Elementary K-6, Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5-8, Elementary K-8, Reading Specialist, and/or English Certification)
- At least 7 years of successful teaching experience.
- Knowledge of the New Jersey State Learning Standards for English Language Arts and the Science of Reading.
- Knowledge of ELA platforms, curricula, and resources utilized by the district.
- Highly skilled in technology integration.
- Research and provide staff support to improve teaching and learning, including evidence-based teaching strategies, assessment of content-specific skills, interpretation, and use of assessment results.
- Research and provide information and guidance regarding various practical and innovative teaching practices through multiple activities such as individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion/analysis, study groups, staff meetings, and professional learning committees.
- Support and assist all classroom teachers in various content areas with fully implementing the district's approved curricula.
- Conduct demonstration lessons.
- Provides on-site/virtual staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components, instructional design, and resource implementation.
- Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.
- Assist teachers in the preparation and pacing of instruction.
- Participate in collaborative meetings to assist in analyzing and utilizing assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
SALARY/STIPEND: As Per Contractual Agreement
LOCATION: Curriculum and Instruction
STARTING DATE: To Be Determined