Secondary ELA Curriculum & PD Leader

School District of DeSoto County; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of DeSoto County in Arcadia, Florida seeks an Instructional Specialist for Secondary English/Language Arts (grades 6-12). You will provide leadership in literacy development, align curriculum, and support teachers through professional development and coaching.

The role emphasizes evaluating and improving curriculum, data analysis, collaboration with administrators and families, and ensuring compliance with state standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida certification or certification in progress.
• Educational Leadership Certification in progress or completed by year three.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• Experience aligning curriculum to standards.
• Experience leading professional development.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitors programs and supports staff to improve performance and outcomes.
• Align curriculum to state standards and instructional framework.
• Lead district-wide professional development and coaching sessions.
• Coordinate curriculum resources and program development.
• Collect and analyze data to inform planning and improvement.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum alignment

Professional development

Coaching

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree or higher

Florida certification in progress

Educational Leadership Certification in progress/complete

Job description

School District of DeSoto County in Arcadia, Florida seeks an Instructional Specialist for Secondary English/Language Arts (grades 6-12). You will provide leadership in literacy development, align curriculum, and support teachers through professional development and coaching.

The role emphasizes evaluating and improving curriculum, data analysis, collaboration with administrators and families, and ensuring compliance with state standards.