What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Coordinator - Administration position at Region 8 ESC?
Primary Purpose:
Provide curriculum leadership and support classroom teaching to ensure an aligned and articulated instructional program in the subject area assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree required
Valid Texas teaching certificate required
Texas Mid-Management or other appropriate certificate preferred
Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) appraiser preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with federal program rules and regulations
Experience:
Five years experience as a classroom teacher required
Two years experience in an administrative role is preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs in assigned subject area.
- Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning
- Coordinate the ordering and use of departmental instructional aids and materials for assigned subject
- Review and analyze data, including student achievement data, to examine instructional program
- Maintain a resource library of publications, supplementary materials, and supplies relevant to the assigned subject area.
- Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.
- Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities in area of assignment.
- Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom programs of the district.
- Work with appropriate staff to facilitate the alignment, development, and revision of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum based upon continuing systematic review and analysis.
Staff Development
- Plan and provide effective staff development activities for teachers, administrators, and staff in designated subject area that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from teachers and others.
- Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources to assist principals and instructional staff in attaining objectives.
- Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel.