Assistant Director, English Language Arts at Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services/ Designee, this position is responsible for providing leadership in the area of Reading and Language Arts and supporting the academic needs of all students. Lead the development of Reading/Language Arts instructional programs, facilitating and developing staff development, supporting teachers and ensures the effective implementation of the California State Standards and adopted curriculum. LEUSD is seeking dynamic individuals who possess the following skills/qualities: • Interpret and use data to improve student achievement and inform instruction to promote academic proficiency for all students. • Travel to multiple sites throughout the district and to county locations. • Collaborate with site administrators, teachers, and other instructional staff. • Model effective teaching strategies. • Organize and coordinate schedules. • Communicate effectively both in writing and speaking. • Analyze situations accurately and the ability to adopt an effective course of action. • Work independently. • Travel to various locations during the workday and be present on school sites. • Expand and develop services to address needs in designated area of responsibility. • Exercises independent judgment in the use and interpretation of District policies and procedures. • Prioritizes and manages a variety of complex tasks and analyzes situations accurately and adopts an effective course of action. Responsibilities to Include: • Work with teachers, principals, and other instructional management personnel to ensure a consistent, cohesive, and carefully articulated instructional program across all sites and levels. • Assist the Directors of Curriculum and Instruction in the coordination of ELA Curriculum for Grades TK-12. • Serve as a Reading and Language Arts consultant to site administrators and teachers. • Support teachers in unit and lesson planning. • Model lessons as appropria
Requirements / Qualifications
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: In addition to the Edjoin Application please complete an LEUSD Certificated Management application found under "Links Related to This Job" or go to www.leusd.k12.ca.us under the Personnel Department. • Letter of Interest • Certificated Management Application • Resume • Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months • Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials • Copies of all transcripts All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Required: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable. Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience required. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid Administrative Services Credential (required); Valid CA Driver’s License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, and negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB results.
Requirements / Qualifications
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: In addition to the Edjoin Application please complete an LEUSD Certificated Management application found under "Links Related to This Job" or go to www.leusd.k12.ca.us under the Personnel Department. • Letter of Interest • Certificated Management Application • Resume • Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months • Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials • Copies of all transcripts All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Required: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable. Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience required. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid Administrative Services Credential (required); Valid CA Driver’s License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, and negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB results.
Comments and Other Information
Applications from qualified candidates are invited. We encourage applicants who are Bilingual in English/Spanish. Please refer to full job description for more detail. All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted. While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual Board members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position. The candidate selected for employment should be available to begin on July 1, 2023.
Anticipated Recruitment Dates: Screening: As applicants apply; 1st Interviews: Week of July 10th; Cabinet Interviews: Week of July 17th; Board Approval: August 3, 2023.
Comments and Other Information
Applications from qualified candidates are invited. We encourage applicants who are Bilingual in English/Spanish. Please refer to full job description for more detail. All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted. While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual Board members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position. The candidate selected for employment should be available to begin on July 1, 2023.
Anticipated Recruitment Dates: Screening: As applicants apply; 1st Interviews: Week of July 10th; Cabinet Interviews: Week of July 17th; Board Approval: August 3, 2023.
Application Deadline
7/7/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/22/2023
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Annual $149,310 - $173,092 plus $1200 Doctoral Stipend, plus excellent fringe benefits package
Length of Work Year
218 Days Annually (Start July 1, 2023)
Employment Type
Full Time
Site
District Office