Specialist - District Secondary English/Language Arts ...

Position Type: Curriculum/Curriculum SpecialistDate Posted: 2/20/2026Location: Celeste Graves Education Service CenterDate Available: 2026-27 School YearClosing Date: OpenMAGNOLIA ISDPosition: Specialist - District Secondary English/Language Arts SpecialistPay Grade: Teacher salary plus additional days Wage/Hour Status: ExemptReports to: Chief Academic Officer Calendar: 207 DaysRevised: February 2026 Education/CertificationBachelor's degreeMaster's degree preferred Texas valid teacher certificationESL certification (Reading Language Arts only) Special Knowledge/Skills:Specific knowledge of assigned content area(s) and state assessmentsSpecific knowledge of assessment, lesson design, and delivery General knowledge of professional learning communities Detailed knowledge of data disaggregation to drive instructionGeneral knowledge of serving special populations of learnersExcellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate organizational and technology skillsEffective oral and written communication skillsRequired Experience:At least five years of successful teaching experience Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development preferredExperience in facilitation of professional learning communities preferredJob Duties:Serve as a content specialist to assist in the development and implementation of district instructional initiatives Work with appropriate district personnel to design and provide professional development focused on improving alignment and delivery of the written, taught and tested curriculum to increase student success and close performance gaps.Work with teachers and campus administration to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs and identify research-based instructional strategies to close achievements gaps.Work with curriculum & instruction personnel to develop and continuously improve district curriculum documents.Provide job-embedded professional development for teachers through modeling engaging, standards-based teaching, as neededCollaborate with content coordinator, campus administration, and teachers to review and develop aligned curriculum components including assessments.Provide individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learnersConduct teacher observations and/or walk-throughs and provide feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and growthWork with appropriate district personnel, campus administration, and teachers in planning standards-based lessons and assessments aligned to the district curriculumManage and distribute instructional resources to teachers and provide training on the use of those resourcesEncourage and support the implementation of technology and innovative strategies in the classroomOther duties as assignedAdministrative Support:Attend district level training and provide campus level professional development in district initiatives Provide ongoing feedback to campus administration to be used as a means to improve instructional deliveryWork with the content director, content coordinator, and all curriculum department personnel to ensure the vertical alignment of curriculum and integration of other content, areas as neededAssist with the implementation and monitoring of district initiativesAttend department and district meetings/trainings as assigned Personal Skills:The ability to work effectively with adult learnersThe ability to skillfully offer constructive feedback to facilitate changeThe ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroomThe ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects, and tasksThe ability to work and contribute to a teamThe ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems

Created: 2026-04-02