Coordinator Elementary Curriculum ELASS
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Job Summary
Reports To: Director - Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Duty Days: 238 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade:I04
Qualifications:
Masters Degree
Valid Texas teacher certificate required
Valid Principal Certification preferred
Five years of experience in teaching or job related area
Knowledge of curriculum design and development
Knowledge of instructional best practices
Knowledge of assessment
Knowledge of professional learning (including job-embedded professional development)
Leadership experience
Organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and lead the core content areas. The curriculum coordinator will work collaboratively with teachers to design and develop curriculum that engages students integrate technology and foster high levels of student learning. The curriculum coordinator possesses knowledge of national and state standards current trends and issues in curriculum and research-based instructional practices.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Articulate the districts mission philosophies and curriculum/instructional strategies.
- Remain current in scientifically research-based best practices and requirements in the content area.
- Plan facilitate present and evaluate professional learning that supports the KISD curriculum.
- Support and collaborate with principals teachers and support staff to effect horizontal and vertical continuity.
- Collaborate with campus and district staff in the selection of appropriate instructional resources.
- Develop preview recommend and maintain resources that are aligned to the curriculum including technology applications programs grants and research.
- Model effective teaching and best practices to support teachers.
- Assist in the mentoring and modeling of instructional practices to build campus capacity.
- Assist in the identification prioritization and development of professional learning that addresses a diverse student population.
- Conduct textbook adoption process.
- Assist in the collection of district data to develop actions that address present and future needs.
- Assist in the communication with all stakeholders regarding components of the assigned program.
- Assist in the development and management of the budget.
- Develop the instructional materials/resources for the new school start-up list.
- Collaborate with campus and district staff to develop assessments.
- Develop short-term and long-term goals for the curricular area with an emphasis on PreK-12 alignment and articulation.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and resource materials for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
- Serve on district regional and state committees as assigned.
- Participate in professional organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer printer copier and a calculator.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Some district travel required. Infrequent moderate lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
IC
