ELA Instructional Designer & PD Architect

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government is seeking a Literacy Specialist within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to train and support Local Education Agencies and DC public schools in evidence-based English Language Arts practices. You will work under the Literacy Manager in the Division of Teaching and Learning to close achievement gaps through professional development and targeted technical assistance.

Responsibilities include developing research-based ELA supports, facilitating the

Qualifications

• Degree program must include at least four of the specified areas.
• Work may require knowledge of instructional material design and evaluation.
• Experience with educational technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive, research-based English Language Arts support plan for general education, students with disabilities, and English learners at elementary and secondary levels.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to LEAs, including DCPS and public charter schools.
• Assist LEA teams to refine instructional improvement cycles, including site visits, observations, and content support.
• Connect stakeholders to agency and education-sector resources to address targeted instructional challenges.

Skills

Learning theory

Educational psychology

Instructional design

Educational evaluation

Instructional product development

Computers in education

Education

Bachelor-level program with 24 sem hrs relevant to the work

Job description

DC Government is seeking a Literacy Specialist within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to train and support Local Education Agencies and DC public schools in evidence-based English Language Arts practices. You will work under the Literacy Manager in the Division of Teaching and Learning to close achievement gaps through professional development and targeted technical assistance.

Responsibilities include developing research-based ELA supports, facilitating the