Position: | Curriculum Specialist | ||
Department/Campus: | Central Office | Reports to: | Curriculum Coordinator |
FLSA Status: | Exempt | Pay Grade: | Band 5 |
Job Type | Full Time | Work Hours | Normal Work hours (215 days) |
JOB ROLES:
Assist in providing leadership and coordination to deliver an aligned and articulated instructional program in all subject areas in PK-12.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Texas Teaching certification required
- Minimum of three years of exemplary teaching
- Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction (preferred)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools
- Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers
- Ability to coordinate a district-wide program
- Analytical skills to interpret data and identify performance gaps
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills to coach teachers on effective instructional strategies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional and Program Management
- Collaborate and assist in the review, development, and revision of all core subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans.
- Work cooperatively with coordinators, campus administrators, and teachers in developing instructional programs in all core subjects.
- Support Instructional Leadership Teams (ILT) for planning, development, and production of curriculum materials, processes, and best practices that are evaluated and acknowledged to be highly effective in improving student outcomes.
- Assist in the development of curriculum-based assessments in all core subject areas
- Support coordinators with data analysis reflecting current student performance or other data as needed to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness.
- Assist in creating instructional materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
- Assist in the preparation of ordering instructional materials, supplemental supports, and supplies
Staff Development
- Conduct and collaborate with coordinators on staff development sessions, including sessions on the delivery of instruction, enriched learning in classroom settings, and new instructional practices in all core subject areas.
- Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
- Demonstrate teaching strategies with teachers in professional development settings.
- Attend and present the most current curriculum staff development.
- Assist in providing resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
Other
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Assist with the evaluation and selection of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
- Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
- Position is an in-office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
- Moderate travel is required.