ELA and Social Studies Specialist

Washington Elementary School; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 69,562 - 83,474; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School is seeking an ELA and Social Studies Specialist who will provide leadership in middle school English Language Arts and social studies curriculum development. The role involves delivering professional development and supporting technology integration in learning.

Starting in July 2026, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of teaching experience. Salary ranges from $69,562 to $83,474 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience with effective technology integration.
• Must obtain and maintain an appropriate Teaching Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support middle school ELA curriculum development focused on technology.
• Deliver professional development for teachers around ELA instruction.
• Provide leadership with the Social Studies Teacher Leadership Team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Knowledge of pedagogical methods

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Google Suite for Education

Job description

ELA and Social Studies Specialist

Under general direction, incumbent(s) provides training and specific leadership in the area of middle school ELA curriculum and instruction and social studies curriculum and instruction.

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Salary: $69,562 to $83,474 Per Year

Essential Functions

ELA Responsibilities

• Works with the ELA Instructional Specialist to support and facilitate middle school ELA curriculum development with a focus on technology integration.
• Provides leadership in supporting the use and training to support the Language Live platform.
• Creates and delivers professional development for teachers, instructional coaches and administrators around ELA instruction, assessment and intervention in the middle school classroom. Supports the development and maintenance of online and blended learning opportunities with the ELA Instructional Specialist.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Social Studies Responsibilities

• Provide leadership with the Social Studies Teacher Leadership Team.
• Assist in the social studies curriculum development with a focus on tech integration.
• Lead the transition from topic-based standards to skills-based focused Arizona standards with a focus on inquiry learning.
• Provide leadership in the integration of Social Studies into ELA.
• Support the development and maintenance of online and blended learning opportunities.
• Create and deliver professional development for teachers, instructional coaches and administrators around effective social studies instruction.
• Provide coaching to social studies teachers in areas such as curriculum, instruction, technology integration, inquiry learning, lesson planning, assessment, etc.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience with effective technology integration
• Obtain and Maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification for the position hired
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Experience coaching and/or delivering professional development at the district level

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to communicate verbally and in writing with both non-technical end-users and technical staff
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Substantive knowledge of Google Suite for Education
• Ability to work closely with faculty to develop innovative course materials
• Knowledge of pedagogical methods and learning styles
• Ability to develop highly effective and innovative solutions to pedagogical and research issues
• Ability to produce and deliver high quality media components for online learning
• Proficient skills in customer service and satisfaction
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot, think outside the box
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.