Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Literacy Curriculum Specialist who will serve as a curriculum manager for the four schools across the KIPP Jacksonville region. The LCS furthers our mission by overseeing the full implementation of the K-12 curriculum to lead students to the highest literacy achievement results possible. The LCS ensures students have learning experiences that are aligned to standards, rigorous, and engaging. The LCS is an engaging facilitator who leads professional development about literacy and teaching best practices, drives data conversations about student progress, models lesson delivery, and offers support where needed.
Success would be measured by literacy curriculum implementation results and student achievement in literacy. The LCS is a full-time, manager-level role that reports to the Director of Literacy on the shared services team and is part of the larger academic team that supports schools. As a member of the shared services team, this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.
This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season. Some work from home days might be possible.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Collaborate with regional and school-based leaders to develop and refine a horizontally and vertically aligned K-12 ELA framework
Develop and facilitate region-wide professional development for teachers in order to build our teachers’ and leaders’ capacity with ELA content, planning, and instructional execution
Support the Director of Literacy to oversee the full implementation of KIPP Wheatley Curriculum across all grade levels, K-8 and AP for ALL at the high school level.
Create and revise regional curriculum calendars in collaboration with the academic team and schools
Ensure alignment of curriculum to standards and state assessments
Serve as a liaison to school-based content leads with curriculum-related questions
Analyze regional data in collaboration with regional and school-based leadership to identify areas of need, and support the facilitation of region-wide instructional initiatives that lead us to our goals
Monitor and evaluate school-based intervention and instructional technology programs related to literacy
Work with Reading Interventionists across the region to ensure efficacy of interventions
Conduct regular instructional reviews of literacy-based instruction
Serve as a model teacher and assist as needed in the classroom setting
Provide coaching as needed to teachers and school-based content leaders
Other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION
The starting salary for this role is typically $50,00-$55,000
Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)***
Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***
403b retirement program with a company match***
Professional development
***Offerings are subject to change year to year. Full terms would be outlined in an offer letter if one were issued.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree
At least four (4) years of relevant teaching experience in K-12 literacy
Evidence of leading or influencing other adults through a teacher-leader, coaching, or administrative role (grade level chair, content chair, department chair, professional development facilitator, coach, assistant principal, etc.)
Florida teaching certificate in relevant area or equivalent
Florida reading endorsement or equivalent
Demonstrated strong student achievement results in literacy
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and leaders
Outstanding public speaking and writing skills
Technological proficiency and adaptability
KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established staff who embody them.
Passing a background check, as required by law.
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with a balanced literacy framework
Prior experience as an instructional coach or content specialist
Middle Grades or Secondary Literacy Experience
Relevant Master’s degree in Reading or Literacy
Florida ESOL Endorsement or equivalent
Florida Gifted Endorsement or equivalent
Knowledge of the B.E.S.T. Standards
Additional Information
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville
If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:
Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about this position, please email Emma at ekosanda@kippjax.org. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.