Description
We are seeking an English/language arts Specialist to support students who are performing below grade level in English/language arts. This person will provide targeted instruction to strengthen foundational skills, build confidence, and help students develop the competence needed to succeed in grade-level English/language arts.
This position is dedicated to English/language arts intervention and student progress.
The English/language arts Specialist will not be assigned lunch duty, bus duty, or other noninstructional supervision duties.
Reports to/Term:
Executive Director
Full-time 10-month position
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students' English/language arts needs.
- Identify skill gaps using assessments, classroom data, and teacher input.
- Develop and implement targeted intervention plans with clear learning goals.
- Use effective teaching strategies to strengthen English/language arts.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support mastery.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect intervention with grade-level learning.
- Maintain records of student progress and communicate growth and ongoing needs to teachers and families.
- Create a supportive learning environment that encourages persistence and confidence in English/language arts.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Teaching license.
- Previous teaching experience and 3 years of proven experience improving academic outcomes
- Strong knowledge of English/language arts and effective instructional practices.
- Ability to support students with varied learning needs.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing English/language arts intervention or working with students who are performing below grade level.
- Experience using assessment data to plan instruction and measure student growth.