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Subject Area Coordinator - English Language Development; ELD​/Teacher Special

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: East Side Union High School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Academic, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Subject Area Coordinator - English Language Development (ELD) / Teacher on Special Assignment -[...]

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Job Summary

The Subject Area Coordinator - ELD works to improve instruction in designated subject area(s) by assisting teachers, coordinating and evaluating curriculum and instructional programs. Makes recommendations for improved instructional practices; manages appropriate budget procedures; and disseminates information on trends, practices and research findings.

Job Description / Essential Elements

DESCRIPTION: SUBJECT AREA COORDINATOR – 1.0 FTE

1.0 Description Of The Position

Works to assist schools in achieving the following goals:

  • Increasing the success rate of students
  • Increasing the number of students completing the A-G requirements
  • Improving the graduation rates
  • Reducing the dropout rate
  • Improving the daily attendance rate

The Subject Area Coordinators are charged with staying current on educational initiatives, state frameworks and standards, instructional strategies and assessment methodologies for their designated subject areas. They utilize their expertise to help to drive change in their curricular areas.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

2.0 Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • 2.1 Conducts research and development activities to remain on the forefront in their designated subject area and communicates findings to administrators and teachers.
  • 2.2 Assists schools in implementing change by providing coaching and/or mentoring services to staff and by organizing staff development / learning opportunities for teachers.
  • 2.3 Serves as a resource for teachers and departments.
  • 2.4 Articulates with feeder schools--elementary, middle and college to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • 2.5 Ensures equity in the curriculum for their subject area.
  • 2.6 Coordinates all textbook and other media requests.
  • 3.0 Other Duties And Responsibilities

  • 3.1 Coordinates with other Subject Area Coordinators to foster an integrated curriculum.
  • 3.2 Assists in teacher recruitment and selection activities upon request.
  • 4.0 Supervision Exercised or Received

  • 4.1 Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction with input from Principals and Area Directors.
  • 5.0 Minimum Qualifications

  • 5.1 California secondary teaching credential and 5 years of successful teaching experience.
  • 5.2 Administrative or supervisory credential desirable.
  • 5.3 Department chair experience desirable.
  • 6.0 Evaluation

  • 6.1 Annually by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction with input from Principals and Area Directors, based on agreed upon measurable objectives by SAC and Assistant Superintendent.
  • 7.0 Work Year

  • 7.1 Teacher work year, plus an additional ten (10) days
  • SAC Duties and Responsibilities - 1.0 Position

    Curriculum Alignment/Coordination/Development

    • Ensure that the development and implementation of curriculum is consistent with national and state standards, and the UC A-G requirements
    • Make revisions to the curriculum/courses when necessary.
    • Develop new courses when necessary
    • Revise AP Course Outlines when changed by the College Board
    • Maintain current course outlines for curricular area.
    • Make recommendations regarding curriculum such as the need for support classes, the addition of new AP courses, the course sequence, etc.

    Instructional Leadership/Improvement/Staff Development

    • Provide in house staff development opportunities
    • Provide appropriate Curriculum Workshops
    • Provide training on new instructional materials
    • Provide training for Special Education teachers and AP teachers related to curriculum area
    • Provide training opportunities so teachers can enhance technical skills
    • Provide information about outside staff development opportunities such as AP Training Workshops, County Office Workshops, appropriate conferences and other outside workshops when appropriate
    • Provide materials on content and methodology to include ELD, At-Risk, Special Education
    • Serve as subject area advocate at all meetings such as ISD/APED/Principals/Articulation (Feeder Schools and Colleges)/SAIT, etc.
    • Serve as liaison between industry and career connections to create possible internship study program opportunities for students

    Textbooks/Instructional Materials

    • Coordinate the procurement and distribution of new textbooks for maximum cost efficiency and benefit such as multiple textbook discounts, free teacher resource materials, reduced shipping costs, purchase of used textbooks
    • Provide all teachers with teacher resource materials
    • Maintain accurate inventory of all district textbooks
    • Move books between schools as needed to ensure that all students have access to…
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