Language Arts Curriculum Coach & Reading Specialist

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools seeks a Curriculum Support Specialist for Language Arts/Reading in Miami, FL. The role focuses on planning, presenting inservice sessions, coaching teachers, and developing curriculum materials to raise student achievement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's with certification, has 3 years of teaching, and can lead district-level curriculum initiatives. Starting salary is $53,053, with eligibility for credit for verified experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with certification in the appropriate educational field, i.e. elementary, secondary, exceptional student education, social work, etc.
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Satisfactory teacher evaluations for three (3) years.
• Two (2) years experience with district/region level curriculum writing or district/region staff development, and/or serving as teacher reading facilitator, department chairperson, team leader or other educational leadership position, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, develops curriculum materials and presents inservice activities, workshops and programs in designated subject areas.
• Provides support services to schools through demonstration lessons, parental involvement activities, and instructional coaching to improve classroom environment.
• Assists teachers in identifying students’ needs and recommending appropriate instructional methods and materials to increase student achievement.
• Develops and administers assessment instruments to determine effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Assists administrators and school personnel in identifying and implementing national and state-wide educational programs at appropriate school-sites.
• Provides curriculum support and assistance for region and school-based staff in the review and evaluation of instructional materials, educational resources, and computer software.
• Facilitates the interaction and networking of school-based teachers for the purpose of sharing teaching techniques and strategies.
• Prepares grant applications and supervises administration of grants, as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required or as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with certification

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools seeks a Curriculum Support Specialist for Language Arts/Reading in Miami, FL. The role focuses on planning, presenting inservice sessions, coaching teachers, and developing curriculum materials to raise student achievement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's with certification, has 3 years of teaching, and can lead district-level curriculum initiatives. Starting salary is $53,053, with eligibility for credit for verified experience.