Curriculum Coordinator: E/LA 6-12

Curriculum Coordinator:

E/LA 6-12

Westford Public Schools - 4.7 Westford, MA Job Details Full-time $64,192 - $119,544 a year 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification Research Classroom experience

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E/LA Curriculum Coordinator, 6-12

Position Summary:

The E/LA Curriculum Coordinator is a hybrid leadership role (0.8 Administrative / 0.2 Teaching) responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the Districts English Language Arts program. Reporting to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the Coordinator ensures that instructional practices are evidence-based, data-driven, and aligned with state and national standards to maximize student literacy outcomes. Job Responsibilities Lead the cycle of curriculum review, revision, and alignment with state standards and the "Science of Reading" frameworks. Coordinate the vetting and adoption of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), textbooks, and digital resources that support differentiated instruction. Maintain and update digital curriculum maps, scope and sequences, and pacing guides for district-wide use. Promote the seamless integration of instructional technology and media literacy within the E/LA framework. Analyze district-wide literacy data (formative, summative, and diagnostic) to identify achievement gaps and trends. Collaborate with staff to use data to refine MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and Tier 1 classroom instruction. Design and facilitate high-impact professional development sessions focused on modern pedagogical strategies and E/LA content knowledge. Assist in the onboarding and training of new E/LA faculty to ensure district-wide instructional consistency. Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new department personnel. Assist building principals in the observation and evaluation of teaching staff to provide content-specific feedback. Collaborate on the development of the E/LA budget; research, write, and manage state or federal grants (e.g., Title I or literacy-specific grants).

Qualifications & Skills Education:

Masters Degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or Reading/Literacy preferred.

Licensure:

Valid DESE licensure; Administrative or Supervisory licensure as required by the district.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in E/LA.

Working Conditions Teaching Load:

20% classroom instruction or small-group intervention.

Administrative Load:

80% district-level coordination and school-site support.

Collaboration:

Requires monthly meetings with the Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent and regular travel between district school buildings. Position is paid in accordance with the Unit B Contract (currently being negotiated)Unit B Contract 2023 - 2026