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Young World Physical Education lists this K-12 Instructional Specialist for ELA opportunity in carthage, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
K-12 Instructional Specialist for ELA
Moore County Schools Off Site Central Office - Carthage, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026
Job Description
Reports to: Director for Curriculum and Instruction
Supervises: None
Term of Employment: 12 months
Salary: Teacher Salary Scale
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Qualifications:
North Carolina Teacher Licensure
At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience
Master’s degree in Education-related field preferred
In-depth knowledge of current ELA standards
Essential Job Functions:
Assists in the disaggregation and interpretation of testing data and provides teachers with specific strategies to improve reading achievement
Determines best practices related to ELA and serves as a resource in the selection of research-based instructional materials
Assists in the development and delivery of professional development to support the needs of teachers and students
Collaborates with other departments to determine ways to support the needs of teachers and students
Participates in K-12 ELA curriculum development and stays abreast of the research regarding latest trends in curriculum, instruction and assessment
Participates as a contributing and enthusiastic member of the Curriculum and Instruction team
Aligns curriculum, instructional practice and assessments and creates resources to enhance implementation of the practices
Creates and disseminates interim assessments aligned with the standards and MCS pacing guides, task analyses and supports teachers using instructional best practices
Models lessons for teachers using instructional best practices
Informs budget to support the Curriculum and Instruction
Updates ELA information on the Curriculum and Instruction website in a timely manner
Models ELA lessons for K-12 classroom teachers to support teacher development with content and pedagogy
Evaluates ELA program and takes ownership for improvement efforts while seeking input from stakeholders
Completes paperwork in a timely manner and meets deadlines associated with required reports
Supports the development of school-based Instructional Coaches, and school-based Reading Intervention Teacher
Collects and shares vital information from the state in regards to the curriculum legislation surrounding reading instruction. Coordinates with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to provide any supplemental supports students and teachers may need surrounding literacy legislation
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.
Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Must be able to:
operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, overhead projectors, and data projectors
operate a motor vehicle
compare, interpret, analyze and generate data and apply basic principles of statistics
listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information, including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants
respond appropriately to inquiries or complaints
use tact and courtesy when working and dealing with community
read, comprehend, and prepare various kinds of communication and information
including emails, correspondence, reports, articles, proposals, contracts, policies, charts,
spreadsheets, curriculum documents, staff development plans, educational forms and
data
write using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
apply principles of logical, critical, creative or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
deal with abstract and concrete variables
demonstrate and apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instruction and to make simple decisions
interpret, infer, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate materials, resources, situations and problems to generate options and solutions
interpret and carry out oral and/or written instructions
demonstrate continued professional curiosity and growth
communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings, using appropriate terminology and by telephone and email
hear, speak, read, record, and explain information, communication, and procedures
perform basic math functions to understand and interpret data, to balance budgets
deal fairly with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and displaying emotional distress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Rachel Burris, Ed.D. , Director for Curriculum & Instruction
Off Site Central Office
Phone:
Email:
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Worksite address
carthage, NC, 28327, US
Who can apply
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