Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university;

2. Valid Texas teaching certification in secondary education;

3. Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a secondary English teacher;

4. Preference given to applicants with experience in secondary English;

5. Demonstrated:

a. Commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time instruction, including the use of technology;

b. Ability to develop and write curriculum;

c. Ability to develop and lead professional learning;

d. Ability to manage data;

6. Demonstrated skills in leading, motivating and cooperating with other teachers, campus administrators and district personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

https://humanresources.cfisd.net/employee-resources/compensation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Campus-based support and responsibilities:

1. Consult with campus staff to interpret the TEKS and Scope and Sequence.

2. Work with individuals, content teams and campus administration to use English assessment data to develop, implement and monitor an instructional action plan.

3. Provide support and work collaboratively with the English leaders on campus (CIC/DC/TL/CCIS) and Campus Administration to facilitate/support effective team planning and implementation of district curriculum.

4. Provide district- and campus-level professional development, including peer coaching, model lessons, and teacher support to implement content TEKS.

5. Facilitate implementation of new instructional strategies and/or instructional materials.

6. Observe, provide feedback and support teachers to provide a learning environment that supports all learners.

7. Communicate with the Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator and Campus Administration to identify areas of success as well as areas in need of additional support, training, or resources.

8. Assist teachers with technology integration.

District-based support and responsibilities:

1. Develop grade-level and content-specific curriculum that aligns with ELA TEKS.

2. Work with the content coordinator and/or other coaches to develop staff development sessions that support:

a. Learning to mastery.

b. Using formative assessments to guide instruction.

c. Investigations/Performance Assessments as learning and relevancy opportunities.

3. Align and develop instructional resources and curriculum documents for all English courses.

4. Use data to ensure that materials/resources and future staff development initiatives address identified needs.

5. Attend and present professional development sessions as needed beyond contract time and district boundaries.

6. Demonstrates initiative and high standards; works without supervision; works toward self-improvement; continues to grow professionally.

7. Demonstrates the technical knowledge of effective handling of assignments; effectiveness in responsibility; knowledge and understanding of school district policy, practices, and procedures.

8. Partner with the College Board and Lone Star College to support Advanced Placement and Dual Credit English programs.

9. Assume a leadership role in special projects as they arise.

10. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function for both the campus-based support and responsibilities and the district-based support and responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Preference will be given to CFISD employees

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed 

Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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