Curriculum Specialist - Bryan High School 25-26

JOB TITLE:Curriculum Specialist

LOCATION:Bryan High School

Reports to:Building Principal

Work Schedule/ FLSA Status:188 Daysplus time equivalent to 30 additional work days

Salary Schedule:Commensurate with experience and education plus 15 percent of the regular teaching salary/ As outlined in applicable negotiated agreement

Start Date:August 2025

*Please note the Curriculum Specialist position is considered a teaching position and is not reported to the state of Nebraska as an administrative position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in education related fields.
• A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with applicable content area endorsements. Endorsements in the area of administration and supervision or curriculum and instruction for secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of four years successful teaching experience. Successful teaching experience in a multicultural diverse urban setting preferred.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the philosophy purpose and function within an urban school district.
• Demonstrates an empathy for helping to lead a strong diverse urban educational environment.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Demonstrated record of success which exemplifies instructional leadership standards of academic excellence and personal integrity.
• Knowledge of current educational trends/issues impacting the high school.
• Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with students staff parents administration and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment including appropriate handling of all confidential matters with a minimum of supervision.
• Exemplary problem solving organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated technology skills and experience with software including Infinite Campus Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Assists in Implementing Board policies and the Academic Action Plan School wide for the staff and students.
• Ability to make plans schedules decisions and solve problems with only general direction.
• Ability to recognize encourage and stimulate professional growth and initiative on the part of the staff
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff students parents administrators and the community. A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.
• Knowledge of OPSs mission purpose goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Promote a school environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Serve as a member of the building leadership team.
• Monitor the delivery coordination and articulation of instruction in area(s) assigned.
• Adjusts to events processes and behaviors which disrupt daily routines.
• Works extended hours including evening activities to meet job demands.
• Assists with teacher evaluation procedures and teachers as assigned by building principal
• Inventories monitors and requests department supplies materials and equipment.
• Supervises the work of substitute teachers.
• Provides for new teacher orientation and staff inservice needs.
• Promote continuous curriculum and instructional improvements.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal Administrative Team and school staff to best meet the educational needs of the student population based on individual student needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team in conducting coaching visits and providing feedback for continuous growth to staff.
• Works collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team in guiding decision making and problem solving in relation to student family or team needs.
• Maintain the Districts overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing board policies and the academic action plan school wide with students staff parents/guardians and community members.
• Maintain the Schools overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing school guidelines with students staff parents/guardians and community members.
• Demonstrates the promotion of lifelong learning by participating in pertinent professional development in both the academic curriculum as well as cultural proficiency and awareness of understanding diversity
• Maintain effective communication with all supporting divisions within the Omaha Public School district as well as students staff parents/guardians and community members.
• Communicates with a wide range of jobrequired personal contacts in a constructive professional manner.
• Serves as a positive mature role model.
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements.
• Prepares special and/or routine reports and letters of correspondence.
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students members of the instructional staff and the community.

* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machine. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.

Travel:Limited travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work in school building environments.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• In order for schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a fulltime exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time and the Teacher Contract. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and collective bargaining representative.

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

• Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
• and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented by OPS.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131.

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority