English Curriculum Specialist for Dickinson High School

Position: English Curriculum Specialist 

Campus:  Dickinson High School

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for providing curriculum leadership in the assigned content/grade levels
• Position objectives include the development, articulation, and monitoring of a research-based curriculum
• Improve teaching and learning by supporting campus leadership teams
• Coordinate professional learning opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Texas Teacher Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of content area TEKS, curriculum development, alignment, and maintenance
• Clear understanding of instructional strategies and effective interventions/extensions
• Comprehensive knowledge of the development and administration of assessments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates excellence and professionalism as an educator
• Demonstrates ability to work well with people, maintain positive relationships, and solve problems
• Ability to analyze and use a variety of data sources for teacher and student improvement
• Ability to build instructional capacity to support high student achievement

Experience:

• Five years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Leadership roles in school-related projects

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Management:

• Facilitate and guide the development and implementation of the district curriculum
• Meet all timelines for curriculum development, updates, and revisions
• Design and revise curriculum to ensure alignment with state/national standards using research-based instructional practices at the appropriate levels of depth and complexity involving input from teachers and instructional coaches
• Support campus leadership teams in their efforts to improve teaching and learning through regular campus visits
• Develop district assessments and assist teams in the development of campus assessments that are aligned with the depth and rigor of state standards
• Analyze local and state assessment data to support learner-driven, evidence-informed decisions to improve teaching and learning
• Work closely with the Educational Services team to ensure alignment across programs and content areas
• Lead and facilitate the selection of state-aligned instructional materials involving stakeholder input

Professional Development:

• Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers and instructional coaches to support vertical alignment and effective teaching and assessment strategies, to increase student achievement based on campus/district needs
• Provide professional learning opportunities to identify and implement acceleration strategies appropriate for advanced students as well as struggling students
• Attend regional and state conferences and actively participates in content area professional organization(s) to keep abreast of current research-based practices

Other:

• Demonstrate professional behavior and a commitment to collaboration
• Adhere to all DISD policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative, but not all-inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Motion: Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; frequent reaching, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases)
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Professional Dress: Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for the assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by the supervisor and approved by the Superintendent.  During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed. Visible tattoos will be covered always.

EVALUATIONS: 

• Performance of this position will be evaluated annually