Primary Purpose:

Provide curriculum leadership and support classroom teaching to ensure an aligned and articulated instructional program in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grades reading language arts and social studies.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from accredited university with a major in assigned subject

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years teaching experience in subject area assigned

Experience teaching in both self-contained and departmentalized structures preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

• Work cooperatively with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, other directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs in assigned subject area.
• Coordinate the review, development, and revision of all reading language arts programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, district assessments and teaching plans.
• Plan and oversee testing programs for the reading language arts, social studies, and pre-kindergarten and make recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
• Coordinate the ordering and use of departmental instructional aids and materials for RLA and Social Studies.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to exam the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for RLA and Social Studies and recommend changes as needed.
• Support campuses in the ordering and maintenance of instructional materials to facilitate full implementation of the curriculum in a hands-on, investigation-based manner.
• Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities in area of RLA and Social Studies.

Staff Development

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in developing and providing staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in RLA, Social Studies and pre-kindergarten.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned. Collaborate with other district reading language arts and social studies leaders with national and state reading language arts organizations to maintain knowledge on current best practices in teaching RLA and SS to drive teacher professional learning and curriculum design.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
• Work with PLC teams, giving guidance and support for the area of RLA and Social Studies.
• Model a variety of teaching strategies with students in classrooms.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Telecommute in response to school closure.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Other

• Convey information to parent and community members about school programs.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.