TITLE: Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or beyond in Education, Curriculum and Instruction,and/or Educational Leadership (or related field) with emphasis in Early Childhood Education. Valid Teaching License required; additional valid Administrative License or valid Supervisory License/Certificate preferred; Previous teaching experience required; Effective leadership and interpersonal skills; Previous experience and demonstrated success in professional development, curriculum development and implementation, instruction, assessment, content area expertise, data analysis, program management and evaluation.
REPORTS TO:
Head Start Director
JOB SUMMARY:
To serve as a leader, a collaborator, and content expert in Early Childhood teaching and learning to Head Start programs and community partners. To develop and implement services and products in curriculum/program design and alignment; support for effective implementation of standards-based programs, professional development for teachers and administrators in effective instruction, assessment, and intervention; and program evaluation for effective student achievement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Leadership

• Coordinate professional development, trainings, and curriculum design/delivery
• Serve as a member of the management team for strategic planning, program evaluation, reporting and communication department data.
• Provide leadership and assistance for state, regional, and local early childhood initiatives.
• Lead collaborative efforts with school districts and community partners.

2. Curriculum

• Maintain professional expertise in order to accommodate the evolving needs of the Head Start organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends at the regional, state, and/or national level in Early Childhood teaching and learning.
• Convene or connect to local and state content-related organizations, agencies and resources based upon organizational criteria.
• Lead and/or support exemplary programs, resources, and strategies that represent best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Develop and maintain networks within and among teaching and learning and academic content serving institutions and agencies.
• Provide leadership and assistance to regional instructional and professional development initiatives.
• Work closely with director, department coordinators, supervisors, and educational staffto implement effective standards-based instruction.
• Provide instructional leadership for content area professional development design anddelivery.
• Provide leadership in review and selection of instructional materials.
• Provide leadership to projects in standards, curriculum, planning, instruction, assessmentor evaluation as assigned.

3. Professional Development

• Lead, design, deliver and/or collaborate in support of professional development in general curriculum areas such as curriculum alignment, assessment, and instructional best practice.
• Provide professional development support for implementation of content related research-based programs including model teaching and coaching.
• Develop and/or support job-embedded professional development services in the content areas such as serving as a coach or mentor to Head Start staff.
• Support embedded and systemic professional development strategies in the content areas.
• Use technology in the development and delivery of knowledge and information to appropriate audiences and in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support and align work to the priorities of the organization to serve Head Start children, families, school districts, and community partnerships.
• Work in a collaborative, integrated environment to deliver high quality products and services to diverse customer base.

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other tasks, as assigned by the Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Shall be appointed 220 days of work. Salary to be established by the Board
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary to be established by the Board.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Submit Letter of Interest with Resume to:
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Attn Stacie McMahon
stacie.mcmahon@hcesc.org
Fax: 513.851.5747