Director of Literacy/Social Science

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has a job opening for a Director of Literacy/Social Science, which is a 12-month position. The Director of Literacy/Social Science will work collaboratively with the Asst. Sup. of Curriculum, Instructional and Assessment (CIA) programs.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coordinate the PreK-8 literacy/social science curriculum and instructional programs
• Serve as the primary resource on all matters of literacy/social science, teaching and learning
• Support staff in analyzing and interpreting data for continuous improvement of student achievement in literacy/social science
• In collaboration with the Dir. of Continuous Improvement, organize and implement research-based professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators to improve student achievement in literacy
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the district’s comprehensive core literacy/social science program
• Facilitate and monitor the alignment of the literacy/social science curriculum, instruction and assessment from PreK-8th grade
• Remain updated regarding best-practice research in literacy instruction
• Coordinate the literacy/social science curriculum development and ongoing review process, inclusive of leading and adoption process in coordination with the Asst. Supt. Of CIA
• In collaboration with the Dept. of CIA, support the facilitation, training, data-review and professional learning for components of the MTSS framework district-wide
• Develop, monitor the impact of, and recommend district-wide literacy intervention programs
• Additional duties as assigned 

• Professional Educator License with Language Arts endorsement, preferred
• General Administrative endorsement
• Demonstrated track record of improving student literacy skills
• Teacher Evaluator designation, preferred
• Reading Specialist endorsement preferred
• Master Degree in Reading/Language Arts, preferred
• Knowledge of biliteracy and second language acquisition
• Experience as a reading/language arts teacher and/or reading specialist in the public school setting
• Successful experience facilitating groups, training, or working in a coaching position
• Proficient with Google applications/programs
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills and strong organization skills
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects 
• Ability to work collaboratively with teacher, supervisory personnel, and administration
• Excellent consultation and collaboration skills
• Proven organization and time management skills
• Possess high level or organization, flexibility, and cooperativeness

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, organization and maintain a positive attitude 
• Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially