Director for Curriculum and Instruction

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The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws rules regulations and Board of Education policies as they relate to standards curriculum and instruction by collaborating with Directors for Information Technology and Assessment to coordinate development maintenance analysis and reporting of Multitiered Systems of Support (MTSS) students;

• Oversee the process of review and presentation to the Board of Education of all new course proposals; maintain the district course catalogue in the student information system in compliance with state expectations;

• Oversee annual state reporting on courses in Teacher Student Data Link; oversee National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Higher Education Admission Recommendations (HEAR) approvals for high school courses; oversee the process of review and presentation to the Board of Education for textbooks;

• Oversee the administration analysis and reporting of the biannual drug and alcohol survey; collaborate with Director for IT Digital Integration Services to oversee the process for approval of digital instructional materials; provide consultation for biannual Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Data Collection on course offerings and course enrollments; reviewing and revising administrative policies regarding instruction

• Oversees all responsibilities within the division of Learning Services related to standardsbased curriculum development instruction adoption and implementation.

• Oversees the development and delivery of a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all schools in the district by providing guidance and support for use of Standards Based Report Cards in elementary school; collaborate with Directors for Information Technology (IT) Assessment and College and Career Services to support schools in the implementation of graduation requirements; provide guidance to secondary schools on course offerings and sequence; collaborate with the Director for College and Career Services to develop courses for Career Pathways; collaborate with stakeholders in the development implementation and evaluation of curriculum instruction and standardsbased instruction using the Standards Implementation Review Cycle; oversee and lead districtwide adoption of newly revised Colorado Academic Standards

• Provides high quality justintime training for principals teachers and parent community in all areas of academic and social emotional learning by collaborating with the Director for Assessment and the Director for Professional Learning to support Instructional Leadership Plans for schools and provide customized onsite support to schools; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning to lead the districts social emotional learning initiative; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning and Director for Communication to design implement and market Parent Academy classes; mentoring Learning Services Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA); overseeing Human Sexuality Curriculum training; collaborating with the Risk Management Office to oversee training for the Challenge Adventure Program

• Researches develops and implements programs and practices to ensure widespread use of researchbased instructional strategies by providing oversight training guidance and support to schools on the development and implementation of practices and processes for MultiTiered Systems of Supports (MTSS); collaborating with Directors for Special Education to coordinate general education and special education intervention processes and supports; collaborating with Directors for Special Education to provide ongoing training and support for coteaching; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning to provide oversight training guidance and support for literacy instruction and interventions; collaborating with the Director for Professional Learning to provide oversight training guidance and support to instructional coaches and teacher leaders in schools; collaborating with Learning Services Directors and the Director for IT Digital Integration Services to optimize the use of digital resources for instruction; providing training and oversight of the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program as the District AVID Director; overseeing operation and services of the Science Center

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to create access input retrieve and manipulate information in various software systems

• Ability to effectively utilize technology to enhance learning

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors administrators coworkers staff students parents and the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to listen and learn from colleagues and adjust accordingly

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Ability to operate standard office equipment performing a wide range of supportive tasks

• Ability to plan and manage budgets including state and federal grant money

• Ability to work days hours locations and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Broad knowledge of educational pedagogy

• Collaborative and facilitative work style committed to shared decisionmaking

• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

• Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics

• Demonstrates citizenship compassion courage discernment excellence honesty hope integrity patience perseverance reliability respect responsibility and trustworthiness

• Demonstrates effective planning organization implementation and communication skills including the ability to problem solve and resolve conflict

• Desire to be a part of a strong studentcentered administrative team in a highperforming school district

• Detailoriented

• Energetic creative innovative flexible

• Excellent cooperative collaborative and problemsolving skills

• Expertise and/or experience in the design and implementation of standardsbased learning systems and program evaluation

• Expertise in Colorado Academic Standards and how to implement system wide

• Knowledge of best practices in K12 literacy instruction

• Knowledge of effective professional learning practices for adult learners

• Knowledge of researchbased best practices in assessment curriculum and instruction

• Proven ability to articulate and implement a vision within a learning organization

• Proven ability to effectively and positively facilitate and lead committees

• Strong organizational interpersonal written listening and verbal communication skills

• Successful experience as an instructional leader at the building level

• Understands and can successfully lead change at many levels of the organization

• Willingness to participate in ongoing training

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive. All physical demands if listed are considered essential functions.

• Sits stands walks stoops kneels and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes hands and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not allinclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Initial Administrator License: Colorado Department of Education and/or Initial Principal License: Colorado Department of Education

• Bachelors (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g. B.A. A.B. B.S.)

• Masters degree (e.g. M.A. M.S. . . M.S.W M.B.A. M.L.S.)

• 35 Years Classroom Teaching Experience

• 35 Years Administrative Experience in a School or District Level Position

Salary Placement: Based on job relevant experience only

Meets eligibility requirements and has applied for licensure at least one month prior to the start date for the position.

Timeline:

Posting Date: Friday May 9

Closing Date: Tuesday May 27 at Noon

Preliminary Interviews: Monday June 2

Final Interviews: Thursday June 5

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