Job Description

Title: District ELA Coordinator            Location: District Office

Employment Type: Full-Time             Work Days: 260 Days / 12 Months

FLSA: Exempt                                      Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Equity

Salary/Benefits:

Salary as approved by the Board of Education after consideration of the recommendation of the Superintendent.

Job Summary:

The District ELA Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and support for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District's English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades K-8. This role ensures alignment with Illinois Learning Standards and district goals while promoting high-quality literacy instruction.

The Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework by integrating literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention practices to improve outcomes for all students.

Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district ELA curriculum.
• Ensure alignment with Illinois Learning Standards and district priorities.
• Analyze student achievement data to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Support development and implementation of district-wide common assessments (K-8).
• Assist in the selection and implementation of ELA instructional materials and resources.
• Provide instructional coaching to improve literacy practices.
• Collaborate with principals to monitor curriculum implementation and instructional quality.
• Support vertical and horizontal articulation across grade levels.
• Plan and deliver professional development aligned to literacy best practices.
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and literacy-focused teams.
• Serve as a model of effective literacy instruction, including demonstration lessons.
• Other Duties as Assigned

MTSS-Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the MTSS framework within ELA across all tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).
• Collaborate with building teams to identify students in need of literacy interventions using universal screening and progress monitoring data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based literacy interventions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and support data-based decision-making.
• Provide training and coaching to staff on MTSS processes, intervention strategies, and progress monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with Student Services, interventionists, and instructional staff to ensure alignment of supports.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Licensure:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) required.
• Master's Degree in Education, Literacy, or related field required.
• Reading Specialist or Literacy endorsement preferred.
• Administrative endorsement (Type 75) required.
• 3-5 years teaching experience 

Professional Experience and Skills:

• Experience in ELA instruction and curriculum development.
• Strong knowledge of literacy standards and instructional practices.
• Experience analyzing student data to inform instruction and interventions.
• Experience supporting or implementing MTSS frameworks.
• Experience providing professional development and coaching.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Student Support, Engagement, and Staff Development:

• Support high-quality literacy instruction to improve student achievement.
• Promote equitable access to rigorous ELA curriculum and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with staff to support diverse learners across all tiers of instruction.
• Provide professional development and coaching aligned to literacy and MTSS best practices.
• Support data-driven decision-making to monitor student progress.
• Facilitate collaboration through PLCs and MTSS/problem-solving teams.

• Promote student engagement in reading, writing, and communication.

   

Success Indicators (First Three-to-Five Years):

• Improved student achievement and growth in ELA across all tiers.
• Consistent implementation of district ELA curriculum and MTSS practices.
• Increased teacher capacity in both literacy instruction and intervention strategies.
• Effective use of data to guide instruction and interventions.
• Reduction in the number of students requiring intensive interventions over time.