ELA/SS Instructional Specialist

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a qualified educator with a Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) and at least five years of teaching experience to support ELA and Social Studies curriculum. Responsibilities include providing coaching for teachers, ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania Core Standards, and performing various support roles within professional development. Applicants must possess Pennsylvania Level II certification and other clearances. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. The position is a vital part of enhancing educational quality across the district.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in Mathematics and/or ELA.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 and Act 71 training certificates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key resource person for ELA/Social Studies content programming.
• Ensure implementation of grade level Pennsylvania Core Standards across all classrooms for ELA and Social Studies.
• Provide demonstration lessons and coaching for content teachers in ELA and Social Studies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Patience and diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Pennsylvania Level II teacher certification

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in Mathematics and/or ELA.
• Pennsylvania Level II teacher certification
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members and is a team player
• Be energetic and proactive
• Excellent problem solving and conflict de‑escalation skills
• Possess patience and diplomacy skills
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self‑paid)
• Act 126 and Act 71 training certificates
• Drug screening (self‑paid)

Performance Responsibilities

Curriculum Support

• Serve as the key resource person for ELA/Social Studies content programming
• Ensure implementation of grade level Pennsylvania Core Standards across all classrooms and grade levels for ELA and Social Studies
• Attend and participate in Curriculum Committee/Team sessions and/or facilitation of core instructional strategies for ELA and Social Studies resources
• Assist with curriculum mapping for academic subject areas as a member of the curriculum writing team.
• Serve as a liaison for Supervisor of Instruction for ELA and Social Studies relating to district‑wide initiative implementation in all grade levels

Teacher Support

• Model evidence‑based best practices for classroom teachers
• Provide demonstration lessons and coaching for content teachers in ELA and Social Studies
• Conduct non‑evaluation observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.

Professional Development/PLC Support

• Support the District and building administration in the implementation of Professional Development/Professional Learning Communities across grade levels for ELA and Social Studies
• Assist and lead development and implementation of school and District‑level professional development

Data and Assessment Support

• Serve as a liaison for District and common assessments administered at the building level
• Coordinate testing schedules, materials and oversight of school team in administration of the assessment
• Engage in data analysis and creating coaching and feedback cycles for teachers, based on key assessment data

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Support implementation of online/distance learning programs and professional development, as needed, based upon District‑wide goals and priorities
• Support intervention program implemented at the building-level
• Attend school leadership meetings as directed by building administration
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor of building administration