What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Elementary Literacy Coordinator & Title I Director position at Winchester School District?
WINCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Winchester, MA
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Elementary Literacy Coordinator & Title I Director
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- Licensure as Reading Specialist
- Licensure as Supervisor/Director Preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience as a Reading Specialist or Elementary Level Administrator. Classroom experience preferred
*Any of these qualifications may be waived at the discretion of the Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Assistant Superintendent and elementary leadership team to provide instructional and curriculum development support for all components of the K-5 literacy program.
- Provide instructional coaching, consultation, and professional development for K-5 teachers to enhance literacy instruction.
- Serve as the Title I District Coordinator to manage and ensure compliance with all Title I grant requirements, including budgeting, program implementation, and reporting.
- In collaboration with principals, oversee, evaluate, and provide direct support to the Elementary Reading Specialists.
- Lead analysis of state and local test data to determine and address program improvement needs in literacy.
- Oversee and help facilitate literacy program pilots/reviews.
- Oversee the implementation, analysis, and continuous improvement of literacy assessments and progress monitoring tools
- Provide professional development on topics related to literacy during professional development release time, curriculum improvement time, and afterschool/summer as needed.
- Participate in and support the implementation of the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) and Individual Student Success Plans (ISSPs) related to literacy.
- Facilitate literacy-related committees and initiatives.
- Work with parent and community groups to organize parent workshops, informational sessions, and community outreach initiatives to strengthen support for the elementary literacy program.
- Coordinate with the McCall Middle School administrators, 6-12 Director of English, and teachers to articulate the curriculum and provide a smooth transition from elementary to middle school.
- Present to the School Committee and parents/guardians as needed.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 205 days
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education