Statewide K-12 ELA & Literacy Lead

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Education seeks a K-12 English Language Arts & Literacy Coordinator to provide statewide leadership, coordination, and support for ELA and literacy initiatives across all grade levels.

As the Department's lead for K-12 ELA, you will oversee Idaho Content Standards, support high-quality instructional practices, and partner with districts, higher education, and external organizations to strengthen literacy instruction and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in education.
• Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education or ELA endorsement.
• Graduate coursework or degree in education.
• Additional endorsement in literacy or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as state lead and SME for K-12 ELA with literacy initiative support.
• Lead development and implementation of Idaho Content Standards in ELA and literacy.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to districts on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Lead professional development design and delivery to strengthen educator practice.
• Develop guidance documents and instructional resources for educators and schools.
• Collect and analyze data for program evaluation and improvement.
• Coordinate statewide literacy initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with agencies, boards, and partner organizations.
• Manage related contracts, budgets, and reporting for program activities.
• Represent the department at meetings and professional organizations.
• Promote public awareness of education initiatives in ELA/Literacy.

Skills

ELA expertise

Professional development

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Cross-team collaboration

Budget management

Travel for training

ELA literacy instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Idaho Teaching Certificate (ELA or Elementary Ed)

Graduate coursework in education

Literacy endorsement

Job description

The Idaho Department of Education seeks a K-12 English Language Arts & Literacy Coordinator to provide statewide leadership, coordination, and support for ELA and literacy initiatives across all grade levels.

As the Department's lead for K-12 ELA, you will oversee Idaho Content Standards, support high-quality instructional practices, and partner with districts, higher education, and external organizations to strengthen literacy instruction and improve outcomes.