What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Coordinator - Gifted and Talented/Advanced Placement (2023 - 2024) position at Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Position Title: Curriculum Coordinator - Gifted and Talented/Advanced Placement
Department: District Administration
Reports To: Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Closing Date: Until Filled
SUMMARY: Work collaboratively with the Curriculum and Instruction team. Coordinate the gifted and accelerated programs. Serve as a support specialist for secondary schools. Coordinate K-12 science and social studies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and continuously monitor assigned sections of the Curriculum and Instruction Department Plan.
- Maintain and continuously monitor assigned portions of the Curriculum and Instruction budget.
- Coordinate the identification, selection, placement, monitoring and guidance of GT students in accordance with state standards.
- Work collaboratively with GT specialists and other staff to develop all curriculum related to gifted and accelerated programming.
- Observe and evaluate GT specialists and provide feedback and assistance to them to facilitate improvement and innovation.
- Plan and provide appropriate professional development based on local educational needs.
- Keep informed of and comply with national, state, district, and school trends, regulations and policies.
- Conduct routine program evaluations and compile, maintain, and submit all required reports, records and other documents.
- Effectively communicate the District’s approach to the education of GT students within the school and to the wider community.
- Liaise with secondary school counselors and principals to develop master schedules, course catalogs and ensure compliance with Arkansas State Standards of Accreditation.
- Coordinate the K-12 Science and Social Studies Curriculum.
- Serve as a member of the Curriculum and Instruction team and district level committees to support all district initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree; Valid Arkansas teaching license in Curriculum Program Administration or Building Level administrator license. Appropriate AR GT licensure code or equivalent. Five years of successful teaching experience required. Preferred experience: Completed requirements to evaluate using the Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS).
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation; Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness; Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners; Ability to interpret data; strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of E-school or a comparable data management system. Knowledge and experience with the PLC process and knowledge of Google Suite for Education.
The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.