Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Job Overview
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Job-Type: Full time Fund: LASO 3 Grant

Reports to: Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Scale: Director

Duty Days Assigned: 226 days

Education/Certification:

· Master's Degree (required)

· Valid Texas Teaching Certificate (required)

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of classroom experience with demonstrated exemplary student results

• Previous coaching, or teacher leadership experience

• Deep knowledge of and experience in

o Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

o Instructional Strategies

o Lesson Cycle

o Data-Driven instruction

Skill Requirements:

• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations

• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers

• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills

• Demonstrate ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing

• Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines

• Candidate must be familiar with Google and Microsoft products (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, OneDrive, Word, Excel)

• Demonstrate interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

Essential Functions:

• Support the vision of Priority Charter Schools

• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with an emphasis on supporting the implementation of High-Quality Instructional materials (HQIM) through the Internalization Process

• Provide classroom-based coaching to support teachers in implementing good instructional practices

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions

• Perform duties assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and/or campus principals

• Provide organized, individual and/pr group learning opportunities for teachers as needed

• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data

• Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data

• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies

• Provide teachers support in locating resources within their HQIM as well as other resources as outlined by the Priority Charter Schools Instructional Handbook

• Aid in researching instructional and/or curriculum resources

• Model effective, differentiated instruction when needed

• Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers

• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning

• Work positively toward meeting identified district and campus improvement goals

• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers

• Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics

• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessments

Physical Effort and Work Environment:

• Travel to and support teachers on all three Priority Charter School Campuses; PCS - Copperas Cove, PCS - Killeen, and PCS - Temple

• Regular attendance is required for this position

Personal Work Relationships:

• Candidate receives administrative supervision and is evaluated formally one timer per year

• It is expected that less experienced candidates will receive additional guidance on instructional matters

• Candidate will work closely with the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction to create district curricular supports such as pacing guides, PLC protocols, data protocols

Benefits:

• Priority Charter Schools has a salary schedule (based on qualifications and years of experience)

• Health Insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance

• Participation in TRS Retirement System

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• classroom: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Teaching Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $77,000