What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Literacy position at East Baton Rouge Parish School System?
- Assists school-based staff with improving techniques of instruction and improving overall student achievement.
- Work in conjunction with other district departments to facilitate and support literacy development and implementation across all programs.
- Work in conjunction with other district departments to ensure implementation of equitable classroom practices to improve literacy outcomes for all students.
- Serves as a central office contact and liaison to keep parents, administrators and community citizens informed about literacy programs in the school system.
- Ensures district-level personnel, teachers, and principals are familiar with any changes regarding literacy.
- Evaluates literacy programs in the system and develops strategies for implementation and increasing achievement.
- Meets regularly with district personnel, curriculum facilitators, and principals to monitor and support literacy implementation.
- Provides instructional strategies and various tools to aid the instructional process.
- Coordinates and provides a variety of district-wide professional development opportunities.
- Assists with the selection of instructional materials
- Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching and modeling
- Helps schools analyze data and identify appropriate re-teaching methods and strategies.
- Develops and supports district-wide literacy initiatives.
JobID: 13243
Position Type:
CURRICULUM SUPPORT
CURRICULUM SUPPORT
Date Posted:
4/24/2025
4/24/2025
Location:
Central Office
Central Office
Job Title: Coordinator of Literacy
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Salary Range: UR308 to UR112
$50,502 to $110,283
Summary: The Coordinator of Literacy supports the successful implementation, consistency, and equity of the district’s Literacy programs and guides school-level personnel in ensuring that instruction is aligned with the Louisiana Standards. They are responsible for interpreting changes to the curriculum and informing personnel of the implications of those changes. The Coordinator evaluates the effectiveness of literacy instructional materials, methods, and programs and helps to develop strategies for improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Must possess a Master’s degree or higher. Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience with certification in World Language. Must have the Ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies. Must have the ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form.
Work Environment Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct:
The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.
Verifient Link
Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.
Salary : $50,502 - $110,283
