Elementary Literacy Leader & Curriculum Architect

Williamsburg-James City County Schools; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg-James City County Schools seeks a Coordinator of Elementary Literacy to lead division-wide literacy planning, instructional alignment, and program improvement for K-5. The role focuses on evidence-based literacy, curriculum frameworks, and professional learning with collaboration across schools.

The coordinator will work with reading specialists, grade-level leaders, and administrators to ensure a coherent K–12 literacy program, evaluating and updating materials and assessments as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in reading, literacy, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Valid teaching license with Reading Specialist certification/endorsement.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, including elementary literacy or English language arts.
• Administrative or supervisory certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing such certification may be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in organizing, facilitating, and working effectively with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and revises the division’s elementary ELA curriculum and literacy model.
• Coordinates curriculum projects, instructional publications, and meetings.
• Communicates curriculum and instructional expectations to staff with documentation.
• Plans and evaluates needs-based professional learning for literacy instruction.
• Leads collaboration with reading specialists, literacy coaches, and teachers.
• Supports classroom instruction through observations and modeling of effective practices.
• Advises on adaptations for diverse learners and interventions.
• Analyzes reading and writing data to guide program improvements.
• Participates in adoption processes for textbooks and digital resources.

Skills

Reading Specialist

Data analysis

Curriculum leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in reading, literacy, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field

Job description

Williamsburg-James City County Schools seeks a Coordinator of Elementary Literacy to lead division-wide literacy planning, instructional alignment, and program improvement for K-5. The role focuses on evidence-based literacy, curriculum frameworks, and professional learning with collaboration across schools.

The coordinator will work with reading specialists, grade-level leaders, and administrators to ensure a coherent K–12 literacy program, evaluating and updating materials and assessments as