Pay Grade A3

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:  Provide leadership through collaborative processes to support teachers, campus and district administrators in promoting positive change and commitment for engaged learning environments in order to impact student achievement.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

Instructional Management:

• Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.
• Support and participate in meeting the teaching and learning objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Develop and maintain the District’s curriculum to ensure student learning of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Facilitate development of curriculum-based assessments aligned to the depth and complexity of the TEKS.
• Design, implement, measure, and refine assigned programs, and assist with quality improvement efforts.
• Analyze and respond to school data and educational trends.
• Work collaboratively with instructional coaches, members of the department, and campuses to establish exemplary learning environments.
• Respond in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support from campus and district administrators.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative in response to requests for curricular/instructional support.
• Model/demonstrate exemplary curriculum design strategies.
• Assist teachers/teacher teams in developing instructional units that integrate content and implement meaningful use of technology as a learning tool.
• Facilitate the development of collaborative cultures at the campus and district levels.
• Share leadership responsibility with campus and district administrators for creating change-adept learning communities.
• Network with out-of-district entities to ensure district practices stay current with state and national best practice trends.
• Assume leadership role to implement quality professional development aligned with the district goals and initiatives.
• Ensure continuous improvement in teacher and student performance through effective curriculum design practices.
• Assume a leadership role in the adoption and acquisition of aligned instructional resources.
• Establish integrated management systems to ensure quality program delivery.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.

Organization Improvement:

• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in and deliver professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance.

Texas Academic Performance Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:

• Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses.

School/Community Relations:

• Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District’s

Organization Morale:

• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  Provide guidance and direction to assigned staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of TEKS.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement.
• Knowledge of effective curriculum design and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of the continuous improvement principles for integrated management systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of building collaborative structures in the educational environment.
• Skill in the use of technology as a learning tool in all content areas.
• Skill in assisting with collection and interpretation of data to assist in adjustment of curriculum to support student learning.
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• • Ability to collaboratively locate and obtain instructional materials to support the aligned curriculum.
  • Ability to collaboratively employ a systems-perspective to maximize attainment of learning goals.
  • Ability to assist in engaging others in collective inquiry and problem-solving.
  • Ability to assist in the design, delivery, and integration of curriculum.
  • Ability to collaboratively analyze trends and lead improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to collaboratively plan, organize, and deliver quality professional development.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.

   

  ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, valid Texas Teacher Certification with an ESL supplement, and three years of classroom teaching experience.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

   

  PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • Travel district-wide occasionally.
  • Work extended and irregular hours.
  • Sit for extended periods of time.
  • Use a computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motions.
  • Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. occasionally.

   

  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment with little or no exposure to physical