Director - Literacy

Essential Functions

• Oversees implementation of relevant content curriculum and assessment, K-. Director - Literacy
• Sets and implements the vision and mission of City Schools Literacy department aligned to local, state, and federal policies.
• Oversees the coordination and implementation of relevant standards, including the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards for English / Language Arts.
• Develops and delivers ongoing professional learning around best practices in teaching and learning for district staff, school leaders, and teachers.
• Coordinates with external partners and agencies to increase student literacy achievement.
• Works with external partners and city agencies to foster a culture emphasizing literacy as the backbone for student achievement and agency.
• Uses data collected to support the needs of school leaders and teachers strategically.
• Develops and provides appropriate guidance for school leaders on current best practices.
• Leads the selection and / or development of English / language arts curriculum and assessments.
• Works collaboratively with a highly motivated team from multiple offices to advance teaching and learning in the district.
• Employs continuous improvement tools to study, monitor, and adjust literacy strategy and implementation.
• Provides leadership in setting district priorities and policies for educational and personnel issues related to relevant content areas.
• Provides leadership in developing and improving existing programs.
• Keeps the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning abreast of all matters related to English / language arts and literacy.
• Represents City Schools in local, state, and national dialogues.
• Identifies, secures, and manages grants and partnerships to support and further district initiatives.
• Oversees the evaluation and selection process for instructional materials for English / language arts, literacy, and related areas.
• Provides professional development activities and technical assistance to content liaisons and other support staff.
• Provide assigned staff with appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.
• Designs and implements a strategic plan aligned to the implementation of MSDE PK-3 Literacy policy and other state policies related to Literacy.
• Implements and monitors City Schools Literacy Plan.
• Manages a team by providing supervision and coaching aligned with the City Schools Leadership framework.

Maximum Salary Minimum Salary Desired Qualifications

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This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirment Plan.

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