Apply Online: School District Frontline portalJob Title: Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (PK-5th grade)Contract Days: 240Qualifications of Employment:Arkansas Teaching license with K-12 Building Administrator CredentialAdministrative experience at the building levelPreferred: Curriculum Program Administrator Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the PK-5 curriculum and instruction. The Director plans develops and coordinates professional development to support District Pre-K-5 curriculum implementation and instruction. The Director shall have the ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others and the ability to recognize the school systems needs with respect to curriculum instruction and leadership for the development and implementation of HQIM curriculum (PK-5)Lead and coordinate efforts with the TOSAs (Teachers on Special Assignment) to vertically and horizontally align curriculum instruction and assessmentSupervise and evaluate the PK-5 principalsCollaborate with the Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction to ensure a seamless curriculum and instruction program from Pre-K through 12th and monitor the multi-tiered system of support for Tiers 12 and and analyze the effectiveness of elementary instructional programsWork with the GT coordinator to implement the elementary GT programCoordinate the HQIM adoption process and the selection of appropriate supplemental materials for use in the district classroomsWork in partnership with Special Services and Technology to ensure quality instruction for ALL with building leaders to create and implement school improvement plansDisaggregate analyze and share student achievement data from state and local assessments to improve instructionWork in partnership with building-level administrators to ensure a quality academic coaching modelIn partnership with principals oversee the implementation and institutionalization of formative assessmentsDevelop and coordinate the implementation of the RSD Professional Development Plan for Pre- K-5 teachers and building level administratorsProvide professional development as needed to teachers and administratorsConduct and analyze elementary professional development needs assessmentConsult on employment of elementary teaching staff (evaluate enrollment to determine staffing needs) Prepare statistical and descriptive reports related to curriculum instruction and assessmentProvide information to the RSD School Board as directed by the Superintendent Lead elementary principal meetingsDevelop budget for elementary instruction and the professional development of K-5 teachers administrators and other staff membersMonitor and approve District expenditures related to elementary curriculum and instructionRespond to PK-5 parent concernsMonitor and approve District expenditures related to elementary professional developmentMonitor and approve District expenditures for District elementary art music and physical education programsResearch best practices and programsRemain current on DESE rules and regulationsOther duties as assigned
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Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
