What are the responsibilities and job description for the CURRICULUM position at Alabama State Department of Education?
Job Title: Curriculum Coordinator
We are seeking an experienced and visionary professional to join the Life Academy as the Curriculum Coordinator The ideal
candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape of our institution, overseeing curriculum implementation,
designing and curating professional learning opportunities, and leading academic assessment activities.
Professional Development
Curriculum Implementation
We are seeking an experienced and visionary professional to join the Life Academy as the Curriculum Coordinator The ideal
candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape of our institution, overseeing curriculum implementation,
designing and curating professional learning opportunities, and leading academic assessment activities.
Professional Development
- Design and lead new staff orientation and ongoing new staff onboarding support
- Design and lead annual back to school professional development and professional development days
- Create ongoing professional development opportunities for educators
- Support teachers' individual professional learning needs
- Stay abreast of current educational trends and research to inform the development of impactful professional
- Support principals with professional learning communities, professional learning strategy, and embedded
Curriculum Implementation
- Collaborate with educators and subject matter experts to identify and select curriculum materials that align with
- Establish relationships with educational publishers and vendors to negotiate contracts and secure the best resources
- Regularly assess and update curriculum to ensure relevance and effectiveness
- Lead and facilitate academic committees to promote collaboration among faculty members, ensuring a cohesive and
- Implement required ALSDE activities and compliance documentation (Literacy Act, Numeracy Act, Curriculum
- Assess effectiveness of curriculum resources and work with academic teams to ensure that resources are effectively
- Manage site-level procurement of curriculum materials
- Develop and implement a comprehensive academic assessment strategy, including formative and summative
- Analyze assessment data and collaborate with educators to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous
- Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of academic initiatives
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on academic programs, initiatives, and
- Support system and school testing administrators
- Manage stakeholder survey program
- Support compliance with awarded grant programs
Leadership and Talent Development
Leadership Support
Qualifications:
- Coaching school principals for academic strategy and development
- Implementing effective coaching and mentoring programs
- Support ALSDE New Teacher Mentor Coordinator
- Developing effective performance management systems in conjunction with network leadership team
- Creating clear expectations for teacher observation cycles and documentation
- Manage teacher feedback documentation (ATOT/ELEOT)
- Oversee all aspects of the recruitment process including attending job recruitment fairs and creating a talent calendar
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation and training programs
- Manage the performance review process and assist with employee development plans
- Foster a positive work environment that supports the school's culture and mission
- Utilize data to track employee experience and satisfaction.
- Create a staff culture plan for school sites aligned to data trends
- Create a staff and leadership development pipeline to support Life Academy’s staff members in career development
Leadership Support
- Coordinate with instructional staff and Principals to develop school calendars and schedules annually
- Support Principals in the coordination of special events such as: school visits, Professional Development days, Open
- Support Principals in operations of after school care and summer learning programs (including registration,
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Education or a related field.
- Proven experience in curriculum development, academic leadership, and professional development.
- Minimum 3 years of school leadership experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team of educators.
- Demonstrated progress of academic results
