Elementary Curriculum & Professional Development Grade Level Leader

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:  Elementary Curriculum & Professional Development Grade Level Leader (2 per grade level K-5)

LOCATION:  Urbana School District #116

SUPERVISOR:  Director of Curriculum & Instruction

JOB SUMMARY:  Elementary Grade Level Leaders provide instructional leadership and professional development opportunities related to the curriculum, assessment, and instruction for district-wide grade level teams. They are responsible for collaborating with the Director of Curriculum and Student Learning and other Central Office staff members to coordinate grade level elementary professional development and curriculum initiatives. Starting the 2024-25 school year, Elementary Grade Level Leaders should be prepared to provide support and lead reflection around district curricular initiatives such as Amplify CKLA/Caminos, Illustrative Math, the Eight Mathematical Practices and Mathematical Teaching Practices, Mystery Science,  SEL, Social Studies units, literacy initiatives, and NWEA MAP assessments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Student Learning and others in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department to prepare, implement, and evaluate district staff development on elementary in-service days
• Work as a liaison between buildings and the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department
• Communicate positively and clearly with a wide variety of administrators, teachers, and Central Office personnel, including preparing updates after elementary in-service days
• Plan and implement professional development for Opening Institute Day and quarterly Staff Development Days. Participation in the Winter Institute as a presenter is encouraged.
• Facilitate the creation of grade-level goals and monitor progress toward goal attainment.
• Plan and implement one after-school professional development workshop or book discussion per year (can be done individually or with another Elementary Grade Level Leader)
• Communicate session topics, products, and session notes for each grade level meeting, and additional professional development opportunities via shared Google Doc Summary
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Student Learning

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of curriculum design and development in the district
• Ability to form strong professional relationships with colleagues
• Proven commitment to professional growth
• Understanding of and ability to support the implementation of resources and programs at specific grade level
• Ability to work with a grade-level partner(s) to plan, facilitate and coordinate professional development activities for district grade-level teams
• Ability to differentiate presentation materials to be inclusive of all special programs (i.e., special education, ESL, dual language)
• Endorsement in Bilingual Education and/or ESL will be preferred for at least one member of each grade-level team

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a stipend position. A stipend in the maximum amount of $1,500 will be pro-rated quarterly upon the successful completion of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, in consultation with building principal(s), in accordance with provisions of the negotiated agreement using the district’s evaluation instrument.

START DATE:  SY 2024-25

NOTES:  In order to more fully support the implementation and use of the aforementioned programs and materials, preference will be given to candidates who are able to commit to Professional Development offerings as needed. Stipends can be prorated based on work performance and attendance at meetings.  Application process: Please apply via TalentEd as an internal applicant if you are interested.  Consideration will be given to balancing background, experience, content knowledge, and teacher-leadership across K-5 grade levels.  Two positions available per grade level K-5.

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:  August 2017