Oklahoma City Public Schools

Position Type:

ProTech (Certified)

Date Posted:

6/5/2025

Location:

Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional Learning

Elementary English Language Arts Coordinator

Position Summary:

Lead the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the English language arts curriculum and instructional efforts. Collaborate with district- and site-level staff to ensure articulation across the district.

Essential Duties:

• Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the development, implementation, articulation, and pedagogical support for K-4 curriculum in elementary English language arts
• Develop and implement procedures for selecting state-adopted textbooks and other instructional materials
• Provide leadership and articulate the district-wide vision for the elementary English language arts instructional, curricular, and professional development initiatives
• Analyze and use data to identify district needs and to evaluate, improve, and report on program effectiveness
• Provide opportunities for effective staff development that address the needs of the English language arts instructional program including but not limited to workshops, attending professional learning communities (PLCs), and modeling lessons
• Construct district-level assessments that are aligned to the district assessment plan
• Keep abreast of most current research and state/national information regarding English language arts in order to lead the district in best practices
• Organize and faciliate lead teacher meetings in order to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program of the schools
• Work collaboratively with other departments to enhance instruction and improve opportunities and achievement for all students
• Assist site administrators, lead teachers, and teachers in the implementation of curricular programs and improvement of instructional practices
• Continue professional growth through self-directed, as well as defined professional development opportunities, which may include additional training, professional learning communities, outside research, and reading professional literature
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

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, skills, and/or abilities required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Master’s degree in reading, literacy, English, curriculum and instruction, or a related education field
• Valid Oklahoma teaching or administrative certificate
• Five (5) years of teaching experience in literacy at the elementary level (teaching experience at several levels and additional experience in instructional leadership is preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of best practices and current research in standards, curriculum, instructional practices and strategies, and a well-balanced assessment system
• Strong articulation, with exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to adjust depending on the audience
• Promote a positive climate and culture for learning
• Flexible thinker and willingness to accept new ideas and constructive feedback for personal, professional, and program growth and development
• Take initiative, detailed oriented, and highly organized
• Capable of working independently and prioritize tasks in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Possess strong leadership traits with the ability to lead people and provide direction
• Possess a valid driver's license and availability of private transportation to travel to sites
• Competency of appropriate computer skills and other related technologies
• Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore, for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• May require some physical exertion
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer
• Ability to see and read street signs and printed material with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, and climb stairs, walk, run, and reach
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Reports To: Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning

FSLA Status: Exempt

Compensation: 905 (Salary determined by experience.)

Work Days: 242

FTE: 1.00

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

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