Elementary Reading Language Arts Coordinator

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting teachers' professional growth, ensuring alignment across the curriculum, and providing leadership through collaborative efforts to design, develop, implement, and assess the Elementary K-5 Reading Language Arts curriculum. They will offer instructional leadership, support classroom teaching, and foster positive change to enhance student engagement and achievement. The candidate will ensure a coherent and aligned K-5 RLA instructional program aligned to Science of Teaching Reading. 

This role requires close collaboration with district staff, educators, and external partners to develop, implement, and evaluate effective programs for students' learning. The candidate will also provide guidance and leadership to classroom practices, ensuring consistency and cohesion in the instructional approach for all learners. Additionally, the role involves assisting district and campus administrators with program management and facilitating communication with parents and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subjects assigned. 
• Five (5) years teaching experience.  
• Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the candidate.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in the program area, Educational Administration, Leadership, or Instructional Design.  
• Texas Reading Academy- Certificate of Completion.  

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of instructional design principles involving student-centered learning and teaching? 
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and models, (i.e., scenario-based training, mentoring, etc.)  
• Ability to develop and deliver professional learning to adult learners 
• Ability to work collaboratively with all district staff 
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with parents and students? 
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs 
• Experience in facilitating groups and Professional Learning Communities 
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, teachers, and administrators 
• Regularly evaluate and reflect on their professional practice to improve and strengthen their effectiveness 
• Knowledge of overall operations of music, art, dance and theater programs. 
• Knowledge of state policies governing extracurricular events and participation. 
• Ability to coordinate district functions. 
• Ability to develop and manage programs and budgets. 
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.  

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers/teacher teams in developing instructional units that integrate content and implement meaningful use of technology as a learning tool. 
• Assume a leadership role to implement quality professional development aligned with the district goals and initiatives. 
• Assume a leadership role in the adoption and acquisition of aligned instructional resources. 
• Design, implement, measure, and refine assigned programs and assist with quality improvement efforts. 
• Develop, align, and maintain the district’s elementary RLA curriculum to ensure student learning of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). 
• Ensure continuous improvement in teacher and student performance through effective curriculum design practices. 
• Establish integrated management systems to evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for the assigned subject area based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed. 
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative in response to curricular/instructional support requests. 
• Facilitate the development of collaborative cultures at the campus and district levels. 
• Facilitate the development of elementary RLA curriculum-based assessments aligned to the depth and complexity of the TEKS and share assessment data with district staff as directed.? 
• Facilitate the implementation and data reporting of K-2 TEA Early Reading Screeners and support associated required PEIMS/ECDS reporting. 
• Model/demonstrate exemplary curriculum design strategies. 
• Network with out-of-district entities to ensure district practices stay current with state and national best practice trends. 
• Respond promptly and positively to all requests for support from campus and district administrators. 
• Share leadership responsibility with campus and district administrators for creating change-adept learning communities. 
• Work with campus- and district-level colleagues to establish and maintain exemplary learning environments. 
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator. 
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. 
• Comply with all district routines and regulations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff.  

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office and instructional equipment including personal computer and peripherals. 

Posture: Frequent walking, Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. 

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Occasional reaching.  

Lifting: Occasional moderate and carrying (less than 45 pounds).  

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise. May require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours. The position may require evenings and weekends. 

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions and prolonged or irregular hours.  

Non-Discrimination Notice:

Boerne Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.

Salary : $75,223 - $91,472