Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction

Primary Purpose:

In cooperation with the Director and other service-area coordinators, the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction will support and lead the C&I team.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Master’s degree required
• Texas teaching certification required
• Texas principal certification preferred

Skills

• Successful district-level (e.g., central office) experience preferred
• Successful building principal or assistant principal experience preferred
• Successful Instructional leadership experience required
• Successful classroom teaching experience required
• Possesses a deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction, including instructional technology
• Proven ability to contribute to a team of experienced, talented, and highly skilled professionals
• Experience leading successful campus and/or district school improvement initiatives activities (i.e., including site-based processes, writing campus/district-improvement plans, budgeting, organizing turnaround teams, and state/federal reporting) preferred
• Experience utilizing student achievement (e.g., state and locally developed assessment data) and teacher instructional data (e.g., classroom walkthrough, instructional rounds), to inform campus and/or district instructional planning, evaluation, and professional development required
• Exemplary communication and customer service skills required
• Experience conducting professional development required
• Experience managing state and federal grants preferred

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Supervises and evaluates Curriculum and Instruction personnel and oversees processes and approvals to grow programs and personnel
2. Assists the director in budgeting, program planning, and program/staff evaluation
3. Serves as a project manager of various initiatives within the curriculum and instruction department
4. Provides effective, research-based instructional support and communicates with districts, campuses, charter schools, TEA, and ESCs to provide effective, research-based technical assistance to improve student performance
5. Collaborates with the Coordinator of School Improvement and SI team as a point of contact on the Regional Wrap Around Team for low-performing schools
6. Communicates with districts, campuses, charter schools, TEA, and ESCs to provide effective, research-based technical assistance and systemic processes to improve student performance
7. Provides content, best practices and pedagogical expertise in technical assistance and professional development to support improvement of instructional practices for monitoring and evaluating student learning 
8. Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning
9. Sets, modifies, and meets short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, contemporary research, and analysis of student learning
10. Manages a state or federal grant, if applicable, and follows all guidelines and timelines outlined in the grant
11. Travels as a part of job responsibilities
12. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly
13. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
14. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in the Region
15. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
16. Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
17. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
18. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
19. Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
20. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
21. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
22. Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Assistant II
2. Education Specialists
3. Learning Leaders

Salary : $360 - $442