Language Arts Coordinator

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Language Arts Coordinator

Salary

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01524-PrnCnslt-SL-0524

Department

Department of Education

Division

Student Learning

Opening Date

05/13/2024

Closing Date

7/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Recruitment@cde.state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

• Paid professional development opportunities

Description of Job

Position Summary:

Take the next step in your career by becoming the state-level point person for English language arts in Colorado. Support language arts educators throughout the state and help shape the future of the Colorado Academic Standards for Reading, Writing and Communicating. This position provides state-level leadership and supports educators in the area of reading , writing and communicating throughout Colorado. Specific projects that fall under the responsibility of this position include support for standards revision and implementation, READ plans for grades 4+, Writing Frameworks, technical assistance to districts and schools and support of research-proven instructional practices in reading, writing, and communicating. This position collaborates with other offices within CDE including the areas of assessment, educator effectiveness, and post-secondary workforce readiness. This position lies within the Office of Standards and Instructional Supports and will support collaborative activities of the team. This position is hybrid, and some travel is required within the state of Colorado to support educators in local districts."

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Accountability

A. Provide state level leadership and support for reading, writing, and communicating education within the Preschool-12 and postsecondary systems, with a focus on grades 4 and above.

Strategic Outreach, Communication, & Coordination

A. Communicate with CDE staff, schools/districts, and education associations on an ongoing basis regarding opportunities in reading, writing, communicating.

B. Work with CDE's Communication office and other relevant CDE offices to further develop a reading, writing, communicating web page with regular communication related to opportunities and initiatives

C. Sustain and enhance reading, writing, communicating education collaboration with state-wide networks;

D. Communicate with state and national reading, writing, communicating organizations to gather and disseminate state of the art information relative to teaching and learning.

E. Collaborate with and provide support to the CDE Office of Early Literacy and School Readiness with regard to the READ Act, READ Act instructional program reviews, and the Comprehensive State Literacy Grant.

F. Work with the CDE Assessment Unit in the development and review of the CMAS ELA assessment.

G. Lead the revision and updating of reading, writing, communicating standards in alignment with legislative requirements and board directives.

Policy Leadership, Development, & Implementation

A. Work with the other CDE content specialists to support school districts with standards implementation and resource development;

B. Work with other units within the Colorado Department of Education to further the development of quality reading, writing, and communicating instruction;

C. Further the development of quality reading, writing, and communicating instruction through collaboration with state higher education and community partners;

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

A. Deep content knowledge of the field, demonstrated through a combo of professional experience as educator in this field, and leading or facilitating professional devel for other educators, Education will substitute for experience

B. Demonstrated leadership experience in the K?12 educational system;

C. Demonstrated project management skills;

D. Experience developing and providing professional development for a variety of stakeholders;

E. Knowledge of factors contributing to opportunity and achievement gaps and knowledge of effective strategies for closing both gaps;

F. Knowledge of the Science of Reading;

G. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

H. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;

I. Effective communication and conflict resolution skills;

J. Wide range of technology skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, website development;

K. Willingness to travel as required during the performance of assigned tasks;

L. Knowledge of effective professional development practices and programs both nationally and statewide;

M. Ability to build and sustain higher education and community partnerships to foster a strong reading, writing, and communicating education network state-wide;

N. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team;

O. The ability to pass a background check.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

• Resume: Required

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us.

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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado Classified positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

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• Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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