Job Description:
Work Calendar & Hours

• 9-month position
• Follows the teacher contract & calendar salary starting at $48,000

Purpose Statement

The Content Leader – ELA serves as a collaborative teacher leader who supports instructional improvement and curriculum implementation within their content area. This role is designed to build teacher capacity, foster academic achievement, and ensure alignment with district curriculum and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with district curriculum coordinators and building administrators to support high-quality ELA instruction
   
• Facilitate content-specific professional development and instructional coaching within the school
   
• Lead or support PLCs to ensure alignment with district curriculum and instructional priorities
   
• Analyze student achievement data to inform instructional practices
   
• Mentor and support new teachers in the ELA department
   
• Assist with the rollout of new curriculum resources and instructional strategies
   
• Provide input on the development and refinement of curriculum and assessments
   
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and academic excellence

Job Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in ELA content, curriculum, and instruction
   
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
   
• Ability to support and motivate adult learners
   
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making
   
• Commitment to equity and excellence in education

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (Master’s preferred)
   
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate in English Language Arts
   
• Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience in ELA
   
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred

Benefits
FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:
 

• Medical and dental plan options

 

• Vision coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)

• District-paid Short-Term Disability

• Paid holidays

  
Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining the Francis Howell team in helping students grow, learn, and thrive!