English Language Arts Supervisor

About the Employer

Elementary English Language Arts Supervisor

Job Summary

Provides leadership for elementary English Language Arts instruction, ensuring students develop advanced literacy, writing, and analytical skills aligned with college and career readiness expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Elementary English Language Arts (ELA) K-5

Alignment and Implementation of ELA Curriculum

Oversees alignment and implementation of elementary ELA curriculum.

Instructional Coaching and Observation Support

Provides instructional coaching and observation support.

Writing Across the Curriculum Initiatives

Leads writing across the curriculum initiatives.

MSDE and Local ELA Testing, Instructional Preparation, and Data Analysis

Oversees MSDE and local ELA testing, instructional preparation, and data analysis.

Elementary Literacy Interventions within MTSS

Supports elementary literacy interventions within MTSS.

Designing and Delivering Professional Learning

Designs and delivers elementary ELA professional learning.

Instructional Technology Integration

Supports instructional technology integration.

Budget and Staffing Input

Provides budget and staffing input.

Collaborating on ELA-Related Instructional Grants

Collaborates on ELA-related instructional grants.

Multilingual Learners (ML/EL) K-12

Instructional Programming and Service Delivery

Oversees instructional programming and service delivery for multilingual learners/english learners in accordance with state and federal requirements.

Identification, Placement, Service Models, Progress Monitoring, and Documentation

Ensures appropriate identification, placement, service models, progress monitoring, and documentation for ML/ELL students.

Collaboration with Principals and Instructional Supervisors

Collaborates with principals and instructional supervisors to ensure ML/EL instructional supports are implemented effectively in classrooms.

Translation and Interpretation Services Coordination

Coordinates translation and interpretation services for the county and schools.

Professional Learning Support

Supports professional learning related to language acquisition, culturally responsive instruction, and equitable access to instruction.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Master’s Degree Required; Doctorate Preferred

Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred.

Five (5) Years of Experience in Elementary English Language Arts Instruction and/or Instructional Leadership

A total of five (5) years of experience in elementary English language arts instruction and/or instructional leadership at the school or district level.

Two (2) Years of Direct Elementary English Language Arts Classroom Instruction

The remaining experience (up to three (3) years) may be fulfilled through a combination of the following:
* Instructional leadership roles (e.g., ELA coach, instructional specialist, assistant principal, principal, or district-level supervisor);
* Master’s degree in English, English Language Arts, Elementary Education (English), Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership;
* National Board Certification in English Language Arts or a closely related developmental band;
* Documented district-level ELA leadership, including curriculum development, literacy/ELA MTSS intervention leadership, or facilitation of ELA-focused professional development.

Demonstrated Experience Supporting Curriculum Implementation, Instructional Improvement, and Data-Informed Decision-Making in Elementary ELA

Demonstrated experience supporting curriculum implementation, instructional improvement, and data-informed decision-making in elementary ELA.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Maryland Administrative Certification Required

Maryland administrative certification required, consistent with current MSDE certification requirements (e.g., Administrator I or Administrator II, or the current MSDE-recognized administrative certification designation).
Candidates must hold or be eligible to hold Maryland administrative certification in accordance with MSDE regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong Knowledge of Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum, Instructional Best Practices, and Assessment

Strong knowledge of elementary English language arts curriculum, instructional best practices, and assessment.

Demonstrated Ability to Support Instructional Improvement through Coaching, Professional Learning, and Data Analysis

Demonstrated ability to support instructional improvement through coaching, professional learning, and data analysis.

Knowledge of Disciplinary Literacy, Writing Instruction, and Intervention Strategies at the Elementary Level

Knowledge of disciplinary literacy, writing instruction, and intervention strategies at the elementary level.

Familiarity with MTSS Frameworks and Literacy Interventions for Adolescents

Familiarity with MTSS frameworks and literacy interventions for adolescents.

Strong Organizational, Analytical, and Communication Skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to Collaborate Effectively with Principals, Teachers, and District Leadership

Ability to collaborate effectively with principals, teachers, and district leadership.

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities and Timelines while Supporting Instructional Initiatives across Middle and High Schools

Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines while supporting instructional initiatives across middle and high schools.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate verbally and listen; stand; walk; and use hands to operate office equipment and materials. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and move materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Specific Vision Abilities Required

Specific vision abilities required include close vision for reading documents and computer screens, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary Work Environment

The position is primarily performed in an office and school-based environment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be occasionally exposed to typical school or office conditions, including use of standard office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.