Coordinator or Secondary Reading Language Arts (2025-2026)

Job Title:Coordinator Wage/HourStatus:Exempt

Job Role:Learning (Subject AreaAssigned) Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: AD 6

Department/School:Curriculum & Instruction

Function: Educational Support

Reports to:Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

HR Date Approved: April 2017

HRDateRevised:March2025

SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and coordination to ensure an aligned and articulated instructional program in the subject area and/or program(s) as a resource in all subject areas for both curriculum and instructional information and strategies for diagnosing areas of strength and weakness in the curriculum and instructional program of the district and prescribing content and strategies for improvement.

The essential functionspursuant tothe Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities notedherein however this listrepresentsexamples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values;perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams andparticipatein cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to theDistrictmission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructionaland Program Management

• Coordinate the developmentofaclassroom environment conducive to effective learning andappropriate forthe physical social and emotional development of students.

• Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs in assigned subjectareas.

• Coordinate the review development and revision of all subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials including curriculum guides course outlines and teaching plans.

• Oversee testing programs for the assigned subject area and make recommendations for improvement whereappropriate.

• Coordinate the ordering and use of departmental instructional aids and materials for assigned subjectarea.

• Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for the assigned subject area based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.

• Maintain a resource library of publications supplementary materials and supplies relevant to the assigned subject area.

• Participate in development preparation and administration of the budget for supplies equipment and facilities inareaof assignment.

Staff Development

• Plan and provide staff development for teachers administrators and staff in designated subjectarea.

• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels inareaassigned.

• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback andassistanceto classroom teachers tofacilitateimprovement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students inclassroom.

Policy Reports and Law

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Develop andmaintainsystems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compilemaintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply withall policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.

• Comply withthe Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices forTexasEducators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificatein Learning Area Assigned

• Masters Degree in a related field (preferred)

Experience:

• Three (3)years teaching experience

• Successful experience in curriculum development including vertical and horizontal alignment contentevaluationand assessment

• Successful experience presenting curriculum and/or instruction information

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation

• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness

• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

• Strong technology skills and knowledge of how to integrate technology into specified subject area instruction

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assigned Staff

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

Lifting:

• Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:

• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building

• Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors

• No remote work

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions;maintainemotional control understresswork;prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended toindicatethe kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positionsgiventhis title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular positionshall is not intended to limitor any waymodify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Required Experience:

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