Central Office_Senior Coordinator, English/Language Arts (Curriculum and Instruction) 2025-2026

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Coordinator, English/Language Arts. Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 130 Salary Schedules: Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Title: Senior Coordinator, English/Language Arts Develops a comprehensive college and career readiness curriculum aimed at enhancing learning opportunities for students. This initiative will include the provision of resources and training to support a cohesive instructional program. Essential Job Duties Assists with the development, evaluation, and implementation of the curriculum aligned to an instructional framework and research-based strategies. Collaborates with district and school-based administrators in the development and implementation of instructional plans aligned to the state standards for K-12 English/Language Arts. Collaborates with other district-level departments to plan appropriate professional learning opportunities for teachers and leaders. Designs, implements and evaluates school and district staff development in concert with district initiatives. Interprets assessment results at the regional and school level to identify district trends; uses assessment results to improve the instructional program by supporting comprehensive school improvement. Collaborates with administration in the development and implementation of instructional plans to address the social and emotional learning needs of all learners. Provide targeted assistance in content and pedagogy to school-based leaders, district-level leaders, and other identified teacher leaders. Conducts regular classroom observations and provides feedback to teachers and instructional staff regarding the implementation of instructional practices to support instructional improvement. Support local school efforts to conduct appropriate professional learning opportunities for teachers in English/Language Arts. Supports district and local school efforts to provide appropriate learning opportunities and age-appropriate events, fairs, or competitions for students. Works in collaboration with various community organizations in support of the curriculum; pursues grant opportunities with partners and assists with implementation. Maintains knowledge of current relevant federal and state educational issues with consideration of the implication of these issues on local school programming. Procures resources and services to address curriculum and initiatives. Maintains compliance with all budget-related rules, regulations, and legal requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications A Master's degree in Education, Education Administration, or a closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is required. Minimum of five (5) years managerial/administrative level or school based closely related experience is required. If no school administration experience is held, five (5) years of progressive managerial/administrative level experience in a related industry field is required. Requires either a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6 or in content area at T-5 or above. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr DeKalb County School District