Program Specialist, ELA 6-8

Sarasota County Schools; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Schools is seeking a Program Specialist in ELA for grades 6–8 to support schools and teachers with curriculum and instructional resources district‑wide.

The role requires a Master's degree (preferred) or Bachelor's degree, state certification in the relevant area, and at least three years of successful teaching experience. Strong knowledge of federal/state regulations, curriculum best practices, collaboration, and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified in the appropriate area and level.
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing area of responsibility.
• Expertise in curriculum in appropriate content area and level.
• Knowledge of best practices, appropriate assessment strategies and current literature.
• Ability to model in the classroom and collaborate with classroom teachers and principals.
• Positive communication skills.
• Listening skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility.
• Conferencing skills.
• Synthesizing and distribution of information.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate, implement and audit state and federal mandates.
• Provide direct support to schools based on department initiatives and/or school requests.
• Provide direct support to department and schools in specific areas of program expertise.
• Assist in the completion of all District and department goals and initiatives.
• Provide direction and training for appropriate staff development activities.
• Assist in planning and implementing county-wide programs for the department.
• Work with community-based agencies and resources.
• Chair or serve on school or District committees relative to program area of responsibility.
• Represent School District at regional and/or state-level conferences to acquire current knowledge and research to disseminate to District staff.
• Assist in providing new teacher orientation.
• Review, revise, develop and distribute information, materials / resources appropriate to the needs of District schools.
• Promote parent and community collaboration of effective services delivered to students.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Provide for a safe and secure workplace.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
• Follow all School Board policies, rules and regulations.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrate support for the School District and its goals and priorities.
• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Certification in appropriate area and level

Job description

Program Specialist, ELA 6-8

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Job Details

Job ID: 5855439

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Location: Office of Secondary Schools Hours Per Day: 7.5 Contract Months:10 Days Posted:3 Cutoff date for Internal qualified candidates to be guaranteed an interview:07/29/2026 Posting Closing Time: 4:30 PM Salary Schedules: Salary Schedules PROGRAM SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTIONAL) SALARY SCHEDULE: INSTRUCTIONAL COST CENTER: DISTRICT-WIDE QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree preferred or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution. Certified in the appropriate area and level. Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing area of responsibility. Expertise in curriculum in appropriate content area and level. Knowledge of best practices, appropriate assessment strategies and current literature. Ability to model in the classroom and collaborate with classroom teachers and principals. Positive communication skills. Listening skills. Organizational and time management skills. Flexibility. Conferencing skills. Synthesizing and distribution of information. REPORTS TO: Director JOB OBJECTIVE: To assist schools and teachers with issues relative to a specific curricular area or level of instruction and provide the essential resources needed to better serve the targeted student groups and individuals. SUPERVISES: N/A PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Disseminate, implement and audit state and federal mandates. Provide direct support to schools based on department initiatives and/or school requests. Provide direct support to department and schools in specific areas of program expertise. Assist in the completion of all District and department goals and initiatives. Provide direction and training for appropriate staff development activities. Assist in planning and implementing county-wide programs for the department. Work with community-based agencies and resources. Chair or serve on school or District committees relative to program area of responsibility. Represent School District at regional and/or state-level conferences to acquire current knowledge and research to disseminate to District staff. Assist in providing new teacher orientation. Review, revise, develop and distribute information, materials / resources appropriate to the needs of District schools. Promote parent and community collaboration of effective services delivered to students. Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Provide for a safe and secure workplace. Model and maintain high ethical standards. Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules. Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters. Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events. Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records. Follow all School Board policies, rules and regulations. Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member. Demonstrate support for the School District and its goals and priorities. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Job Description Supplement No. 11

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Contact Information

• Christina Rogers-Hehr , Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• 1960 Landings Blvd
• Sarasota, Florida 34231
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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