Curriculum Specialist, Poudre Learning Center (PLC)

Curriculum Specialist Poudre Learning Center (PLC)

Classification: Exempt

Date Posted:

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: A/P/T Range 8 ($64839-$95256) Negotiable based on experience

Contract Length/ Days: ( 260)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program voluntary life insurance through PERA and 401(k) 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position the District offers a variety of leave options including sick leave discretionary leave vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to A/P/T employees can be found in theBoard of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: Director of Career and Technical Education

Deadline for application: Until-Filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Colorado Teaching Licensure

Three years of successful teaching experience

Extensive knowledge of NGSS/Colorado Academic Standards

Preferred:

Masters degree in education or related field

Bilingual skills in Spanish/English

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary Objective: The PLC Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality standards-based educational programming for K-12 students. Position objectives include: developing maintaining implementing and evaluating K-12 Field Experiences; maintaining strengthening and expanding district and school partnerships; recruiting training and supervising a team of volunteer educators; and ensuring that the Poudre Learning Center is at the forefront of environmental education in the State of Colorado.

Essential Functions:

• Designs Inquiry and phenomena-based curriculum that aligns with Colorado Academic Standards
• Works with building principals and teams to develop and implement relevant standards-based programming
• Organizes updates and maintains curriculum and materials for PLC Field Experiences
• Manages all PLC Field Experience requests and communication with partner schools
• Creates schedules and science notebooks for each schools Field Experience and sends to teachers prior to program
• Organizes and facilitates all PLC Field Experiences
• Greets school groups and provides orientation for students teachers and volunteers
• Completes curriculum and programmatic evaluations of all PLC K-12 Programming
• Leads and coordinates volunteer recruitment training and performance.
• Provides professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers
• Supports District 6 Elementary and Secondary Curriculum Coordinators in onboarding teachers
• Provides data and supplemental information for grant applications as needed
• Supports communication social media campaigns and outreach
• Engages in team building and district outreach communication and marketing
• Studies and evaluates new instructional techniques for possible use at the PLC and by classroom teachers
• Develops and implements plans for curriculum revisions and instructional materials adoptions in conjunction with District 6
• Stays current in curricular and pedagogical trends through professional readings seminars workshops and conventions
• Support grant goal implementation data collection and reporting
• Coordinates volunteer recognition and celebration efforts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

Knowledge Skills and Mental Ability

• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social emotional psychological and academic needs of students.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility ability to deal with conflict a high tolerance for stress an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions and long hours are a part of the assignment

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time ability to work in an outdoor setting in all weather conditions numerous distractions visual auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel:Travel may be required

Additional Qualifications: Excellent writing and public speaking skills; outstanding organizational and planning abilities; strong ability to work effectively with individuals and groups; knowledgeable in the area of science content instructional methods and theory; desire to serve as a team player; ability to facilitate groups; problem-solving and conflict resolution skills; strong leadership skills.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity religion national origin ancestry age genetic information veteran status marital status or disability. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees prospective employees and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

1025 Ninth Avenue Greeley CO 80631

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