Develop, coordinate, and manage the district’s elementary language arts and reading program for grades K-4. Serve as an instructional leader in the development and improvement of instructional programs in elementary language arts and reading. Provide support, training, leadership, and expertise in the district-wide elementary language arts and reading (K-4) program in Conroe ISD.

1. Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instructional programs with teachers and principals, to include learning objectives, instructional strategies, performance objectives, and assessment techniques.
2. Utilize district studies, research, and research-based programs to improve curriculum, instruction, and staff development.
3. Collaborate with teachers and staff to evaluate, select, and manage textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment in alignment with board policy and the state Instructional Material Review and Approval (IMRA) process.
4. Promote and support the effective integration of technology into the teaching and learning process.
5. Recommend and implement policies, regulations, and procedures; prepare and maintain reports and descriptive statistics for the assigned discipline area.
6. Collaborate with special programs (Bilingual/ESL, Special Education, 504, Gifted and Talented) to support and improve students’ outcomes.
7. Consult and collaborate effectively with principals, assistant principals, teachers, team leaders, department chairs, parents, and community stakeholders, communicate district instructional goals and objectives of the assigned discipline area.
8. Monitor student achievement data in the area of elementary language arts and reading and interpret, report, and act on results.
9. Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources for campus and District staff and curriculum development.
10. Provide effective professional learning activities by using the State’s Language Arts and Reading standards, District goals, program evaluations, and teacher and administrator input.
11. Assist with T-TESS upon request.
12. Assist principals regarding personnel upon request.
13. Implement the policies established by Federal and State law, State Board of Education rules, and Board policy as pertains to the assigned discipline area.
14. Recommend space, equipment, instructional materials, and facilities necessary for the implementation of approved programs.
15. Supervise the organization, distribution, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment as appropriate.
16. Ensure that teacher expectations are effective in furthering the teaching/learning process and environment.
17. Stay informed of research, disseminate ideas to other professionals, identify trends and opportunities and apply this information as appropriate.
18. Adhere to professional and ethical standards and maintain active participation in professional organizations.
19. Communicate District curriculum, instructional and staff development practices in the area of elementary Mathematics, as well as accomplishments, goals, and instructional initiatives to parents and others in the community.
20. Maintain confidentiality.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Three years successful elementary classroom language arts and reading teaching experience (K-4) preferred
• Three years of successful instructional leadership experience which includes facilitating and/or working with teams (i.e., team leader, campus instructional coach, curriculum writing teams, etc.)
• Experience leading professional learning presentations
• Experience in development of curriculum, implementation and evaluation
• Experience using instructional technology in the classroom

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in educational administration and/or curriculum and instruction preferred
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification in the appropriate content area (Language Arts)
• Instructional Leadership Training (ILT) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL), or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• District approved teacher appraisal system (T-TESS), or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Extensive background and working knowledge of elementary language arts and reading curriculum, current research on effective instructional practices, diagnostic assessment, and professional learning
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for at-risk and gifted students Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for K-4 language arts and reading Knowledge of CISD READS and WRITES Structure and its alignment to the Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and the science of reading
• Ability to assess elementary language arts K-4 needs and articulate and implement a vision to meet those needs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Supervise and evaluate office staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting
• Environment: Occasional districtwide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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PAY GRADE:  AE-4 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $88,646