Specialist, Curriculum - CTE and CCMR (8195)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of CTE and CCMR programming
• Knowledge of CTE TEKS and programs of study
• 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

Experience:

• Three (3) years of classroom teaching or student advising experience preferred

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 and Program Management:

• Provide support for all areas of CCMR, including: CTE, Work-Based Learning, College Credit Models, Advising, and Social Emotional Learning
• 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.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.
• Support students enrolled in various programs by implementing plans administered by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee, Section 504 Committee, Response to Intervention Committee and Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• 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.
• 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.
• Plan, deliver, facilitate, and implement quality professional development aligned with the district goals and initiatives.
• 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 industry-based certification 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.
• Present information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback and providing staff development for certified and classified staff .
• Prepare a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

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.

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 including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $291 - $466