Calumet Public School District 132
READING/SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIALIST
Calumet Public School District 132, Calumet Park, Illinois, United States
Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted: 10/31/2025
Location: Calumet District 132
Location
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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.
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.