TEACHER ASSIGNED VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 33 ELA IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS  2026 2027

(Subject To Budget Availability)

Position:

Teacher Assigned A – Teacher Assigned – ELA Implementation Specialist Elementary Schools
Division of the First Deputy Chancellor

One-year position – Option to reapply – Position commences September 2026

(For Internal Candidates)

Location:

Districts 1-32. Assignment by district

Eligibility:

Applicants must possess a valid New York State teaching certificate and a New York City license in one of the following areas. Tenure is preferred.

• Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 2)
• Childhood Education (Common Branch) (grades 1–6)
• Literacy (birth–grade 6)
• Students with Disabilities (K–12)
• English to Speakers of Other Languages (all grades) (including bilingual)
• Speech and Language Disabilities (all grades)

Selection Criteria:

• At least eight years of successful teaching experience, with significant experience in elementary school ELA
• A minimum of three consecutive years of satisfactory, effective, or highly effective ratings
• Strong knowledge of teacher development
• Demonstrated understanding of reading and writing acquisition and development
• Proven experience and expertise in implementing standards-based ELA curricula
• Demonstrated success collaborating with colleagues on early reading/writing instruction, curriculum, and assessment
• Ability to take initiative in challenging situations and deliver positive outcomes
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience as a Literacy Coach
• Knowledge of research-based approaches to ELA instruction, differentiated instruction for multilingual learners and students with disabilities, and data-informed decision-making
• Familiarity with high quality instructional material (including, HMH Into Reading, Expeditionary Learning, and Wit & Wisdom, Fundations, Really Great Reading, etc.)
• Understanding of national, state, and NYCPS ELA standards and curriculum frameworks
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate instructional research and best practices to support implementation
• Experience facilitating professional learning, in-class coaching, and collaborative planning
• Ability to clearly present instructional data to inform practice and demonstrate impact

Duties/Responsibilities:

The ELA Implementation Specialist supports school teams in implementing NYCPS-aligned ELA curricula through professional development, collaboration, and coaching.

• During the 2026–2027 school year, conduct needs assessments to identify ELA content and instructional support needs
• Support teachers, teams, and school leaders across districts in alignment with NYCPS’s literacy framework
• Collaborate with central, district, and school leadership to co-create ELA goals and action plans
• Facilitate ELA-focused professional learning and serve as a curriculum implementation lead
• Share best practices in ELA instruction, pedagogy, and assessment aligned to NYCPS initiatives
• Engage schools in analyzing ELA data, student work, and instructional planning
• Monitor and assess the impact of curriculum implementation through qualitative and quantitative data
• Develop individualized implementation plans for each school focused on capacity building and sustainability
• Promote common understanding of promising ELA practices through intervisitation and shared learning
• Use provided implementation tools and resources with support from supervisors
• Maintain accurate records of support activities and outcomes
• Collaborate with fellow ELA specialists to reflect on practice and refine strategies
• Set and review personal implementation goals regularly with a supervisor
• Participate in team meetings and NYCPS-provided professional development
• Attend summer training to build content knowledge and curriculum expertise in ELA

Hours:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement: 8:00AM – 4:00PM.

Work Year:

School year plus five additional days during winter recess, spring recess, or summer vacation period. Position commences September 2026.

Salary:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

Applications:

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter using the Teacher Assigned Application for the 2026–2027 school year form.