Coordinator of Humanities Education

North Reading Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Coordinator of Humanities Education for an anticipated opening to join our team. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

As a Coordinator of Humanities Education you will provide leadership and support for English Language Arts, Literacy, and History and Social Sciences in the district by guiding educators, students, and the North Reading Public Schools community with the growth and infusion of Humanities opportunities.

Essential duties

• Provide system-wide leadership in the areas of English Language Arts & Literacy and History and Social Sciences
• Plan and implement district-wide professional development related to Humanities in collaboration with curriculum leaders and building administrators
• Chair committees on Humanities curriculum and assessments
• Facilitate increased opportunities for Humanities vertical alignment K-12
• Present to School Councils on Humanities related goals and activities and help with the development of school improvement plans related to Humanities goals
• Support building principals in leading hiring committees for positions related to Humanities
• Lead and facilitate History and Social Science & English Language Arts Curriculum Councils
• Lead the development of new graduation requirements (assessments, portfolios, etc.)
• Support teachers in Humanities areas through the process of supervision and evaluation, coaching, and modeling
• Share and report to staff at department and faculty meetings
• Solicit feedback from faculty on curricular planning
• Assist with the facilitation of collaboration/common planning meetings and best instructional practices (peer coaching, peer observation, supporting new teachers, assistance with standards-based report cards)
• Engage and share with staff experiences from regional committees and job-alike groups relative to the respective subject area responsibility, including but not limited to Humanities Summit, Humanities Pipeline, etc.
• Serve as a Supervising Evaluator for identified Educators
• Collect and analyze data
• Serve on the school and district data teams
• Assist the building instructional staff and teachers in the assessment of student performance
• Analyze and interpret system-wide data from student assessments for continuous improvement
• Make recommendations of best practices based on data
• With input from curriculum leaders and in collaboration with building administrators 6-12:
• Develop and implement departmental goals to support the school and district improvement plans
• Update the program of studies
• Support building principals development and management of school budgets
• Coordinate scheduling of courses and staff assignments
• Facilitate department meetings and departmental professional development
• Coordinate tools and resources
• Place orders for supplies and materials
• Inventory books, materials, software, and resources for English Language Arts and History and Social Sciences classes
• Coordinate and support the Civics Action Project - including showcase
• Coordinate and support the Seal of Biliteracy
• Coordinate with the Assistant Superintendent and Digital Learning Coordinator on all grants related to Humanities
• Act as the liaison between the schools and the community for Humanities events (Humanities fairs, colleges, businesses)
• Support strategies for interventions and tiered supports for all students in the Humanities disciplines (MTSS)
• Participate in after-school meetings and a three-day summer retreat
• Teaching responsibilities as needed and discussed in advance, including competency determination supports
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or their Designee

Requirements

• Master's Degree with emphasis on content expertise in Humanities fields and Educational Leadership
• Massachusetts DESE License:
• Supervisor/Director in Core English Language Arts or Core History and Social Sciences preferred; and
• Teacher-English and/or History and Social Sciences, grades 5-12
• Humanities preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to work with staff at all levels
• Experience and expertise as an effective communicator and collaborator
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational leadership
• Experience with supervision and evaluation preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Humanities education in an educational setting
• At least 3 years of relevant classroom experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning.

This position supervises: English Language Arts, Literacy, and History and Social Sciences

This is a 205 days, full-time position.

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.