SUMMARY:

The Los Alamos Public Schools’ Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction works directly with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to support student learning and achievement in the areas of curriculum alignment and teacher utilization of adopted curriculum, instructional materials, student assessment, professional development for staff and lead district data collection and analysis for informed decisions. The Assistant works to ensure that the district’s strategic plan and education objectives align with New Mexico’s adopted standards and with instructional practices that produce exceptional student achievement.

This position will assist in the instructional material adoption process, planning professional development, overseeing the state assessment program, managing data files, creating and maintaining the LAPS Staff Portal, managing curriculum inventory, supporting the annual budget planning process, and data collection and analysis for informed decisions. The Assistant works with the Curriculum Director to ensure that the district’s strategic plan and education objectives are aligned with New Mexico’s adopted standards and to instructional practices that produce exceptional student achievement.

The Assistant to the Curriculum Director reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Additional responsibilities may include School Board presentations, developing district calendars, and building positive working relationships with PED staff and the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Support the instructional program for the district, including implementation of a consistent K-12 Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Layered System of Support (MLSS) systems.
• Follow the NMPED Instructional Materials Bureau’s recommended schedule to coordinate the purchase of high-quality instructional materials that are culturally and linguistically relevant. This includes creating and implementing an adoption process that includes teachers and parents.
• Serve as the Secondary District Test Coordinator (DTC)
• Organize and analyze data to support the district’s strategic plan
• Create and maintain the LAPS Staff Portal
• Plan and support staff professional development and utilize systems to track completed and mandatory professional development and training

Personnel:

• Participate in the interview and selection process of staff as appropriate
• Encourage ethical practices of teachers and staff members
• Coordinate with administrative and supervisory personnel on the overall education program

General:

• Serve on district-wide committees as needed
• Establish an open line of communication with the community
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Possess those qualifications as required by the state of New Mexico ( Teaching license)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• M.A. in Educational Leadership or related field
• Experience in program fund management is preferred.
• Professional coursework or training in early childhood growth and development. 
• At least three years of classroom instruction experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare presentations that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to administrators, public groups/community, and the LAPS School Board.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology for implementing and maintaining a preschool program.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. 
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
• Ability to evaluate programs and activities and implement changes to assure continuous improvement and program effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain files and documentation of programs and activities and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, sit, walk, stand, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Professional office, all sites of the District, and various community sites.

The information contained in this description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

1.00 FTE- 8 hour shift, 40 hour week

212 work contract- July 15, 2024 to June 12, 2025