JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Specialist, Curriculum		Evaluation Type Professional	Department Curriculum & Instruction
Pay Grade A3	FLSA Exempt	Date Revised February 2019	Supervisor Director of Accountability and Curriculum

 

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, refine assigned programs and/or content areas, and assist with quality improvement efforts.
• Create data reports from various data management systems as needed.
• Analyze and respond to school data and educational trends.
• Work collaboratively with instructional coaches, members of the department, and campuses to establish exemplary classroom 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 lesson delivery.
• 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.
• Plan, deliver, facilitate, and implement quality professional development aligned with the district goals and initiatives.
• Ensure continuous improvement in teacher and student performance through effective coaching cycle protocols. Assume a leadership role in the adoption and acquisition of aligned instructional resources.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date curriculum scope and sequence documents and required and recommended resources in district designated management systems/websites.
• Establish, monitor, and support the district’s viable and guaranteed curriculum.
• 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 programs.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in and deliver professional development that increases effectiveness and improves district and campus 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 to close achievement gaps between student groups 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 initiatives.

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.
• Maintain professional and timely communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and teacher/campus performance.

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 assigned.

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.
• 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 develop professional trust and rapport to effectively coach teachers to improvement.
• 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 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.

 

Special Education Instructional Specialists: 

• Knowledge and understanding of differentiation strategies, accommodations, and modifications that support learners with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the PLAAFP development and IEP writing process.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective co-teaching strategies to increase student engagement and achievement.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

 

 

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

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. ESL supplement to teaching certification.

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Travel district-wide frequently.
• Work extended and irregular hours.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Use 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 risk.