Supervisor of Reading, English, and Language Arts at HCPS

Harford, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

161513.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Leadership, Curriculum Development, Assessment Development, Teacher Appraisal, Professional Development, Instructional Materials Evaluation, Recruitment, Staff Selection, Policy Implementation, Grant Acquisition, Personnel Supervision, Research Knowledge, Communication Skills, Human Relations Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Office

Industry

Education Management

Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER March 23, 2026 HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom. SUPERVISOR OF READING, ENGLISH, AND LANGUAGE ARTS To provide administrative, instructional, and programmatic leadership for reading, English, and language arts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. * Provides leadership for a comprehensive, coherent, and effective Pre-K-12 reading, English, and language arts program (RELA). * Initiates and coordinates curriculum and assessment development, implementation, and evaluation for the Pre-K-12 RELA program. * Participates in the teacher appraisal process in conjunction with school-based Instructional Leadership Teams. * Plans, conducts, and evaluates professional development to promote and support the implementation of high-quality RELA instruction. * Works collaboratively with the Office of Human Resources and school-based Instructional Leadership Teams to recruit, select, and place teachers. * Evaluates course and program specific instructional materials and technology and assists schools in selecting and purchasing appropriate instructional materials. * Serves as Harford County Public Schools liaison to the Maryland State Department of Education, Harford Community College, and other agencies and groups pertaining to all RELA-related issues. * Makes recommendations regarding the implementation of RELA policies, administrative guidelines, programs, and resources. * Prepares and presents reports about programs related to RELA under the direction of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment leadership. * Maintains personal content expertise and knowledge of current research and best practices in RELA curriculum, instruction, and assessment. * Participates in the acquisition, utilization, and evaluation of grants to support RELA education. * Supervises and evaluates the duties, activities and performance of assigned personnel. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. SALARY * This is a twelve-month position with 20 days of annual leave. Salary range based on GRADE 4 of the FY 2025-2026 APSASHC Salary Schedule for Administrative and Supervisory Personnel. Starting Salary: $ 133,691 – Maximum Earnings Potential $ 161,513. * Administrators who earn 30 additional credits beyond a Master’s Plus 30 will receive a $3,000 salary differential. * Administrators who earn a Doctorate shall receive an additional salary differential of $500. * Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage https://www.hcps.org/departments/humanresources/vacancies.aspx [https://www.hcps.org/departments/humanresources/vacancies.aspx] * HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more. * For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: https://www.hcps.org/departments/HumanResources/Default.aspx [https://www.hcps.org/departments/HumanResources/Default.aspx] * For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the APSASHC Negotiated Agreement: https://www.hcps.org/boe/collectivebargaining.aspx [https://www.hcps.org/boe/collectivebargaining.aspx] * FLSA: Exempt TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. * Hold or be eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate endorsed in Reading/English and Administrator I or Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, or Principal endorsement. * Five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience. * Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent human relation skills. * Demonstrated leadership skills. * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and other related computer technology. HOW TO APPLY Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org [http://www.hcps.org]. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238. DEADLINE Online employment applications will be accepted for this vacancy until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Eric Davis, at 102 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014, 410-588-5202, or TitleIX@hcps.org [TitleIX@hcps.org]. Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations, Ms. Renee McGlothlin, at 410-809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org [Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org]. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policy can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps.org) [https://www.hcps.org/webfiles/WebFilesHandler.ashx?id=4152] and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination statement can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps.org) [https://www.hcps.org/nondiscrimination.aspx] and found on HCPS’ homepage. AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

Responsibilities

This role provides administrative, instructional, and programmatic leadership for the Pre-K-12 Reading, English, and Language Arts (RELA) program, including coordinating curriculum and assessment development and evaluation. Responsibilities also involve planning professional development, assisting in teacher recruitment and placement, and supervising assigned personnel.