English Language Arts (ELA) Instructional Specialist

Washington Elementary School

Glendale (AZ)

On-site

USD 69,562 - 83,474

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Washington Elementary School in Glendale, Arizona, is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) Instructional Specialist. The successful candidate will lead ELA curriculum implementation and support teachers. Responsibilities include providing professional development, analyzing instructional assessment data, and promoting effective teaching strategies. A Master’s degree in Education and five years of teaching experience are required. The position is full-time with a salary ranging from $69,562 to $83,474 per year.

Qualifications

Five years of teaching experience.
Reading Endorsement or completion expected by 12/31/26.
Experience with designing language arts curriculum and test items.

Responsibilities

Coordinates ELA curriculum development and assessment implementation.
Promotes researched based ELA instructional strategies.
Provides training to help schools make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Coaching skills

Effective instructional skills

Facilitation skills

Computer software related programs

Knowledge of District curricula

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Valid Arizona Department of Education Teacher Certificate

Job description

English Language Arts (ELA) Instructional Specialist

Washington Elementary School District 6 Academic Services - Glendale, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5690373
Application Deadline: May 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

Pay Grade: N(Exempt Professional Salary System)

Department: Academic Services

Accountable To: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Calendar: 261 Days

Creation/Revision Date: September 23, 2024

Summary

Under general direction, incumbent supports the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum and assessment implementation. The incumbent also supports classroom teachers in the implementation of quality core practices in the classroom.

Essential Functions

Coordinates the implementation of ELA curriculum development and assessment implementation for the district, school and classroom.
Promotes and coordinates researched based ELA instructional strategies focusing on high quality reading, writing and language development for all students, as well as targeted students (i.e. off-level and EL students funded by Title I and III.).
Works with schools to develop and/or compile resources for reading and writing intervention. Supports technology integration.
Monitors and analyzes all instructional assessment data and assists schools, administrators, and teachers with utilizing disaggregated student achievement data to plan and deliver instruction.
Provides large- and small-group and individual training (or professional development) to help schools and individual teachers make data-driven instructional decisions. Ensures that targeted students (EL and off-level) are making adequate academic progress.
Coaches administrators and teachers pertaining to reading and writing instruction, focusing on high quality reading, writing and language development for all students.
Coaches administrators and individual teachers who request or require assistance pertaining to evidenced‑based quality core instructional strategies, classroom management, and lesson design related to curricular, instructional, and assessment programs.
Models lessons, whisper coaches, conducts observations, video tapes, and implements other researched based coaching strategies to provide a rounded coaching model.
Supports the teacher induction program through facilitating, coaching, training and program planning and evaluation.
Prepares and provides job‑embedded professional development that supports school 90-Day plans, District curricula, quality core instruction, and assessments/data driven decisions.
Evaluates professional development and reviews the evaluations with the Director to develop future plans that align with the standards set forth by Learning Forward and the regulations established by federal and other grants.
Actively participates in professional development that is provided by the District and/or by Reading/Literacy professional development organizations.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Five years of teaching experience.
Valid Arizona Department of Education Teacher Certificate.
Reading Endorsement or documentation showing Reading Endorsement will be completed by 12/31/26.
Experience with designing language arts curriculum/standards documents and language arts test items to standards level of rigor.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

One year of program specialist experience.
One year of curriculum instruction and assessment program experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Using computer software related programs.
Demonstrating coaching skills.
Demonstrating effective instructional skills.
Applying facilitation skills.
Designing language arts curriculum/standards documents and test items.
Demonstrating knowledge of District curricula, assessment, and instructional programs.
Demonstrating skills with computer applications.
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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

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