Summer School High School English Language Arts Coordinator

Professional Day and Orientation: July 2, 2025

Program Dates: July 7, 2025 – August 1, 2025

Location: Washington-Liberty High School 

Model: IN-PERSON

English Language Arts Coordinator for Grades 8-12

Coordinator works in collaboration with the high school Summer School site-based administrator and subject area supervisor to implement the English Language Arts program during Summer School. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate the ELA summer program for high school
• Work cooperatively with the ELA Supervisor/Specialist, Summer School site based administrator, and staff
• Collaborate with other departments, especially the English Learners and Special Education Offices to support appropriate instruction
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers using a variety of techniques including email, google, Canvas, and in-person
• Provide ongoing program support for curriculum and instruction, including organizing assessments of students’ progress
• Support the high school ELA summer school program by:
• Assisting with administration of assessments, collecting and compiling data, analyzing data, and planning interventions
• Planning with teachers before and/or after school
• Coaching teachers in literacy-related best practices and provide staff development as needed
• Co-teaching in classrooms as needed
• Assign, distribute, and maintain an inventory of instructional materials at the summer site
• Coordinate the return of materials and closing of ELA Summer School

Experience: 

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with Virginia English high school SOLs
• Previous experience teaching summer school

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of successful teaching experience in high school
• Experience as a department chair or content lead teacher
• Knowledge of secondary English courses offered in summer school
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to support administration and data analysis of common assessments
• Ability to work and communicate well with colleagues
• Ability to work the week before summer classes begin

Candidates should contact Sarah Cruz at sarah.cruz@apsva.us or 703-228-7206 if interested in this position or have any questions.

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