What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Curriculum Director K-5 position at Newark City Schools?
Job Objective: Coordinates curriculum and instruction services that address the academic and behavioral needs of all students. Provides high-quality professional development and program support services. Essential Functions:
1. Coordinates curriculum design and quality control processes. Promotes effective teaching methods and accountability. Quantifies student achievement. Assists with Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) activities. Develops training materials for self-directed learning activities. Evaluates, documents, and develops curricular alignment. Helps administer testing programs. Establishes uniform procedures to ensure accurate recording and analysis of testing data. Identifies emerging student needs, relationships between interventions, achievements, and time forecasts for students to master expected skills Helps staff identify and use technology resources that complement teaching styles, enhance proficiency and build confidence. Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills (e.g., communication, self-regulation,socialization, etc.)
Helps students develop educational goals that are attainable, measurable, relevant, and specific. Identifies opportunities for staff to share timely tangible assessment data with parents/guardians. Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares timely files. Monitors reporting deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies. Models teaching techniques. Helps staff improve pupil management and instructional skills(e.g., coaching, communities of practice, consultation, mentoring, etc.) Participates in team meetings. Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards.Implements initiatives that support continuous improvement in student participation and achievement. Recommends course additions/grade placements. Monitors grade advancement requirements. Serves on building leadership and local professional development committees as directed Uses comprehensive assessments to obtain objective student data. Plans services relevant to needs. Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities. Uses longitudinal analysis of test results to identify emerging student needs, relationships between interventions, achievements, and time forecasts for students to master expected skills. Uses positive behavioral interventions and supports to
maintain discipline. Works with staff to develop standards-based curriculum guides and high-quality courses ofstudy. 2.Consistently performs all aspects of the job. Diligently pursues high quality results. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers, Functions as part of a cohesive team. Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information. Maintains a professional appearance. Consistently complies with established work schedules. 3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource. Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district. Helps the community understand district policy objectives and administrative procedures. Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly. 4.Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency. Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties. Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively. 5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures. Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks. Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect. 6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed. Implements district strategies to advance organizational goals. Performance Evaluation:
Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements, and district administrative procedures.