Position Overview
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) is to provide educators with curricular resources, academic programs, and aligned professional development to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for every student. OTL team members support school-based staff in implementing DCPS's existing academic programs while simultaneously working to rethink and redesign school programming, academic and curricular resources, and educator professional development.
Divisions/Teams
The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supports schools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced and enriched instruction, and curriculum and assessment innovation.
The Early Childhood Education division supports schools and families in providing PreK students with comprehensive learning experiences that foster confidence and independence. Approximately 6,000 children ages three to five attend early childhood classrooms in 78 elementary schools across the district, including several schools that offer Head Start programming. The division also manages Early Stages programming which works exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child find system to identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability. The division also manages the implementation of DCPS' Head Start grant.
The Language Acquisition division welcomes families of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds to DCPS, leads the process of identifying Multilingual Learner students, and supports schools in developing programs that supports English language acquisition and academic growth. This includes support during the academic day and as part of ELSAP, which is a targeted summer program for ML students. The LAD also manages DCPS compliance with the DC Language Access Act, providing translation and interpretation resources to school and central teams.
The Professional Learning and Educational Technology division sets a vision for professional development for DCPS as well as creates systems, tools, and structures to increase the efficacy of professional learning initiatives. This work includes LEAP, cluster-based PD, district PD and other learning opportunities. The team works across all DCPS offices to increase the cohesion of professional development and broad sharing of knowledge, while exploring new avenues and opportunities for meaningful development and learning for our educators. The team also leads efforts to enhance alignment and cohesion of professional learning initiatives and the integration of educational technology.
The Specialized Instruction division works to reduce the opportunity gap between students with IEPs and their non-disabled peers; and increases equity and excellence in schools through specific academic programming, related services, professional learning, school leadership development, family engagement, dispute resolution, and community partnerships.
The Content and Curriculum division sets the vision for equity and excellence for each content area in DCPS schools by researching, creating, and curating curricular materials and providing aligned professional development experiences to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and joyful learning experiences every day in every content area. The division also supports schools and develops curriculum and programming in arts, health, physical education, library programs, STEM, global programs, advanced and enriched instruction, and curriculum and assessment innovation.
The DCPS Reading Clinic provides educators with professional development and embedded coaching so they can implement research-based structured literacy instruction to readers learning to decode. The Manager, DCPS Reading Clinic Citywide will be responsible for fulfilling a critical need of the DCPS Reading Clinic: expanding our work into DCPS middle and high schools and operating afterschool tutoring. The role requires work from 10am-6pm when the program is in operation.
This position is funded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant awarded to DCPS for a four year period which allows the position to be funded through September 30, 2029.
This position has been designated as Protection Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Traffic record check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
The Manager, DCPS Reading Clinic Citywide will report to the Director, DCPS Reading Clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Works closely with the Director to execute and navigate the vision of the Clinic.
- Manages the teacher, student, and mentor recruitment process.
- Applies deep content knowledge and relevant expertise to Clinic projects and general operations, advises colleagues, and builds competency in others.
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Plans and facilitates weekly evening classes.
- Coaches mentors and teachers in the delivery of structured literacy during weekly Tuesday night classes, during sessions, and in post-participation coaching cycles.
- Organizes and supervises mentor and teacher submissions and requirements.
- Maintains strong relationships with families and monitors the safety of children visiting the Clinic for intervention; and responds to parent inquiries.
- Uses quantitative and qualitative data to continuously improve.
- Works under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities; and responds in a timely manner to urgent requests that may arise from multiple DCPS stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, and members of the community.
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Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to the success of overall program, as well as specific projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and four to six years of related work experience.
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Master's degree preferred.
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Demonstrated experience working successfully with multiple stakeholders.
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Minimum three years of teaching experience.
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Experience in structured literacy.
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Experience coaching and managing others.
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Outstanding written and oral skills.
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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Attentive to detail, ability to learn quickly, work in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and handle multiple priorities effectively.
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Fully proficient in MS Office Suite.
- STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
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COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
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EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
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EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
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TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
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JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact [email protected].
