Coordinator of Literacy- High School

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Coordinator of Literacy- High School

Company: Community Unit School District 300


Description: The Coordinator of Literacy – High School provides instructional leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the district’s secondary literacy programs. This role is responsible for supporting high school literacy instruction, literacy across content areas, reading intervention strategies, and college/career-ready literacy practices. The Coordinator works collaboratively with teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators to enhance student reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The Coordinator also plays a key role in curriculum planning (vertical articulation), teacher professional development, middle school to high school transition planning, assessment alignment, and instructional resource management. The Coordinator of Literacy – High School will not typically participate in the evaluation of classroom teachers except in unique professional support plans but may be asked to participate in the evaluation of administrators.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explicitly model, through communication and actions, the core values and beliefs of D300 goals and mission.
• Execute tasks connected to the Strategic Plan in the professional development department.
• Promote literacy by working collaboratively with the Director of Literacy PreK-8, as well as other District administrators.
• Provide consistency in monitoring the implementation of research-based instructional practices.
• Oversee the implementation of curricular and instructional expectations of the high school literacy programs through collaboration with the district administrators.
• Work with building administrators to target professional development staff needs to ensure best practices for literacy based on school and district data.
• Support the implementation of the high school literacy courses.
• Monitor student program placement and academic progress through data analysis.
• Oversee the continual development and growth of literacy in terms of curriculum and instruction implementation, teacher efficacy, and planning for professional development.
• In collaboration with the Director of Literacy PreK-8, execute department goals that are tied to the district’s strategic plan.
• Support literacy programs and assist with the supervision and implementation of the curriculum to meet all students’ needs.
• Assist with planning and coordinating the administration of district and state assessments such as Renaissance Star and ACT.
• Assist in program evaluation for improvement in literacy instruction as determined by local, state, and federal requirements.
• Support the implementation of the AVID program in the high schools.
• Provide leadership and support to the building division heads.
• Utilize knowledge of current trends in literacy instruction to plan and provide professional development.
• Actively seek new core and supplemental resources from a range of sources to enrich teachers’ skills in implementing effective instruction for all students.
• Provide direct training and professional development for staff.
• Prepare appropriate reports and documentation as requested by the Director, the evaluators, and/or the Superintendent of Schools.
• Disseminate information about effective secondary literacy practices to District staff and the community.
• Keep abreast of current research-based practices addressing the instructional practices and the appropriate placement of students in literacy.
• Provide guidance (as needed) to principals on best practices in teacher evaluation (utilizing the Danielson Framework) for the teaching area(s) that fall under this role.
• Actively participate in District job-alike committees, in the District instructional leadership team meetings, in other meetings and committees as directed, and in one’s own professional development for this role.
• Attend or chair various meetings outside of the District; represent the District in collaborative partnerships, task forces, committees, businesses, and human service agencies.
• Attain personal proficiency in District-supported technology platforms, applications, and tools, including but not limited to the Learning Management System, ChromeOS, Student Information System, Skyward, Google Drive, assessment platform, and digital instructional materials
• Serve as a member of the Academic Team and Superintendent Cabinet as needed.
• Participate on Collaborative Councils, as appropriate.
• Attend School Board meetings as requested.
• Participate in evening and weekend events as needed.
• Assume additional duties as delegated by the Director of Literacy PreK-8, Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction, and/or assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Valid Illinois Professional Education License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement through ISBE.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience and previous administrative experience.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of literacy acquisition, state standards, and national standards.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional best practices and Science of Reading.
• Extensive knowledge in evidence-based practices for literacy.
• Experience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of the Professional Learning Community process and foundational concepts.
• Knowledge of modern pedagogical approaches, including tiered and scaffolded instruction.
• Understanding of continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of IL School Code and all applicable Federal and State education requirements.

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Possess excellent leadership skills.
• Possess enthusiasm and positive interpersonal skills.
• Possess excellent documentation skills.
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Possess practical problem-solving skills and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology.
• Possess a desire to learn new things.
• Exhibit self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals, ranging from employees to parents of students; Ability to effectively lead/facilitate group processes.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external entities to raise academic performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and, at times, unpredictable environment.
• Ability to effectively contribute to the accomplishment of the organization and department goals as outlined in the district strategic plan.
• Ability to review and analyze assessment data collected by the District and Illinois State Board of Education.
• Possess a growth mindset.

Performance Evaluation/Accountability:

• Performance is evaluated annually in accordance with Illinois School Code and D300 Administrative Procedures.

Disclaimer: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Salary and Benefits:
· 261 days
· 12 sick days
· 25 vacation days
· 2 personal days
· Monthly mileage stipend of $125
· Medical, dental, optical insurance-employee choice of high deductible PPO/HSA, PPO or HMO
· Life insurance
· Doctoral tuition reimbursement
· Administrator Salary Schedule, Annual $99,606 – $107,816
· Salary and benefits as established by the Board of EducationApplication Procedure:Apply online.Please Submit Supporting documents online:· Resume transcripts (copies acceptable)
· Three current letters of recommendation
· Proof of Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement

Salary: $99606 – 107816 per year

Location: Illinois

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:48:41 GMT


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