Director of Literacy
Company: Allentown City School District
Location: Allentown
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
1/6/2023
Location:
Administration Center - Allentown, PA Director of Literacy
Salary Range: $105,750 - $148,050
Qualifications:
1. An appropriate valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II
and Supervisory and/or Principal Certificate
2. A Master's Degree with Course Work in curriculum and
instruction
3. Five years of successful public school teaching experience
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and
software programs typically used within the classroom
6. A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and
have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside
the district.
7. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts
34 and 151)
8. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as
the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and
acceptable
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Summary
Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the
district in support of policies, goals, and objectives related
primarily to communications, legal activities conducted by the
district, and government relations in support of the mission,
vision, and strategic established by the superintendent and school
board.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides oversight in the implementation of all literacy
curricula, in all curricular areas and interventions, Pre-K through
12
2.Coordinates the development of a District-wide Literacy
philosophy and assures complete alignment of all content areas as
they relate to Literacy, with the Standards Aligned System
(SAS)
3.Coordinates with all departments to ensure that Literacy is fully
integrated Pre-K through12
4. Coordinates with Director of Human Resources in screening,
interviewing and hiring all staff related to Literacy
5.Responsible for establishing and maintaining District common
assessments aligned to literacy curriculum
6. Collaborates with the Director of Professional Development in
providing oversight and planning for all professional development
of Literacy; including pre-service and in-service workshops and
in-service programs at the district and building level
7. Collaborates with appropriate personnel in the development,
writing, and implementation of proposals to acquire funding
8. Coordinates the preparation of status reports and presentations
to teachers, administrators, district office personnel and the
Board of School Directors as they relate to Literacy
9. Provides committee leadership in all Literacy related areas
10. Interfaces with Supervisors of Instruction in organizing
classroom learning to focus on comprehension checks, responsive
classrooms and higher order thinking skills
11. Collaborates with the Executive Director of Instruction in
preparing and monitoring Literacy line items in the curriculum
budget and equitably provides resource support 1
12. Maintains a collaborative working relationship with state and
local education agencies
13. Participates on higher education, business, and community
education advisory committees
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of
Instruction or the Superintendent
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district
today and be a part of our future!
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The
richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is
strengthened by its central role in educating our students for
America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the
culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the
schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26
languages.
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits
package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Personal and Sick time
o PSERS Retirement Fund
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor
group's specific collective bargaining agreement.
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