Curriculum-Instructional Specialist (ELA) Secondary

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree; four to six years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and

experience. Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with optional authorization for parish or city school supervisor of instruction, or Educational Leader 1 or 2 (as revised in Bulletin 746.)

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Curriculum-Instructional Specialist

Job Code: 032

Revised by:  Keith Burton

Prepared Date: May 21, 2014

Approved By: Dr. T. Lamar Goree

Approved Date: May 21, 2014

SUMMARY

Monitors and coordinates activities of various programs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.• Monitors and supports classroom instruction of assigned teachers.

• Manages the textbook adoption process of their assigned discipline.

• Plans and conducts professional development and attends related meetings.

• Prepares and administers budget requests.

• Coordinates the purchase of various materials and equipment and the operation of necessary programs.

• Forms committees/task forces to guide collaborative efforts toward curriculum enhancement.

• Stay current with curricular trends and standard changes by maintaining professional memberships, attending conferences, and maintaining regular communication with the Louisiana Department of Education.

• Develop and review content and assessments that meet state, national or College Board standards.

• Provides instructional support for employees through Intensive Assistance.

• Provides detailed updates to the Director of Curriculum regarding development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of curricula.

• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out job responsibilities in accordance with the department's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree; four to six years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and

experience. Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with optional authorization for parish or city school supervisor of instruction, or Educational Leader 1 or 2 (as revised in Bulletin 746.)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure

manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,

clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,

diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel controls.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said

professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary

to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Chief Academic Officer 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

Salary : $69,506 - $92,258