READING/SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago

Calumet Park, IL, United States Calumet Public School District 132 Full time
Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
10/31/2025

Location:
Calumet District 132 Location: Division of Academic Services
Job Group: Teacher/11-Months
Reports to: Executive Academic Services Summary of Position Responsibilities:
The Reading/Social Content Studies Specialist will be responsible for working with the Executive Director of Curriculum, principals, coaches/interventionist and teachers to oversee and support the implementation of the district's literacy action plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support all students graduating college and career ready.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director, Principals, Coaches and teachers to review, analyze, and present student literacy assessment data
  • Assist in identifying school-based literacy goals
  • Improve our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for students.
  • Design professional development opportunities in the use of a standards of practice framework for literacy/social studies instruction, progress monitoring and horizontal and vertical curriculum alignment.
  • Actively strive for cultural competence and equity in curriculum, instruction and assessment
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, staff and public.
  • Model use of a standards of practice framework during literacy instruction
  • Model high-quality first instruction in classrooms, based on annual literacy goals
  • Facilitate instructional practice, data management, and scheduling to meet MTSS and school improvement goals.
  • Perform assigned responsibilities within designated time limits
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Maintain positive professional interactions with students and other education personnel
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, as well as student's personal and family matters
  • Follow school district's policies and procedures
  • Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.
Qualification Requirements:
The requirements listed below are typical of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, required. Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction preferred. Teaching experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Holds IL Professional Educators License with endorsement in either: Reading/ELA, Social Studies, or Reading Specialist.

Terms of Employment: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, State and Federal Statutes and Board Policies.

Compensation: As per Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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