What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Specialist -Reading Academy / OER Support / Science-Social Studies Specialist position at Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Job Title: Curriculum Specialist – Reading Academy / OER Support / Science-Social Studies Specialist
Reports to: Director of Elementary
Dept./School: Curriculum
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Inst. 5/220 Days
Date Revised: 10-31-24
Primary Purpose:
To assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate instructional programs which will offer the maximum effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the Mission of the WFISD; and in the educational development and evaluation of instructional personnel.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred
Valid Texas teaching elementary certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates leadership ability as measured by individual T-TESS evaluations or possesses Supervisor or Mid-management certification.
Displays knowledge in a given subject area that demands teacher, principal, and co-worker respect.
Demonstrates ability in written and oral communications.
Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
Three years or more teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
District Climate
- Collaborates with curriculum personnel and campus administrators in developing the Mission of the school and expressing a vision directed towards improvement of the school programs.
- Develops and maintains staff morale with employees serving in the division under the specialist’s direction.
- Demonstrates and uses effective communication skills in dealing with district and school administrators, staff, parents, and the community.
- Cooperatively develops long and short-range district objectives and goals; supports the district’s instructional objectives.
- Makes recommendations related to instruction, supervision, and curriculum based upon classroom observations and assessment findings.
- Emphasizes to teachers their role as decision-makers and actively seeks to enable them in this role.
- Assists in the implementation of instructional goals and objectives, involving specialists, teachers, parents and/or students, when appropriate.
District Improvement
- Promotes a positive image that supports the school district’s goals and objectives.
- Systematically monitors program activities; uses evaluative findings to determine the quality of outcomes related to programs and services.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of student achievement data in interpreting, reporting, and acting on results.
- Maintains appropriate records for area of responsibility.
- Recommends or develops appropriate instructional materials and accurate assessments to aid teachers and principals in measuring growth of students and programs.
Instructional Management
- Is aware of the district’s curricula and instructional implementation strategies and coordinates the development, maintenance, and revision of curriculum documents in the area supervised, based upon systematic review and evaluation.
- Utilizes knowledge of curriculum and the curriculum development process to plan and facilitate staff development activities at both the district and campus levels.
- Conferences regularly with staff; jointly helps develop growth plans and supports individual professional development activities.
- Assists in securing consultants, specialists, and other community resources for principals and instructional staff, as needed.
Administration of Fiscal and Facilities Management
- Implements the policies established by federal and state law, state board of education, and the local board policy in the areas supervised.
- Analyzes facility and equipment needs for optimum teaching and learning; utilizes information to recommend necessary changes or adjustments.
- Develops and responsibly accounts for the budgets for all programs and activities under the specified subject area.
Student Management
- Understands the student management system, and expected student behaviors, in order to handle staff matters related to student management concerns involving curriculum and instructional issues.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participates in curriculum area growth opportunities, disseminates ideas and information to other educators or community members, and provides leadership in identifying trends and opportunities, as well as solving problems facing the profession.
- Actively seeks and utilizes evaluative feedback from peers, subordinates, and supervisor regarding job performance.
- Participates in professional development programs to improve job performance using innovative approaches.
- Adheres to the Professional Code of Ethics.
District-Community Relations
- Understands the goals of the district and communicates them to others.
Other
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instructional Services, Director of Early Learning, or designee.
- Regular Attendance
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district- wide and occasional state- wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hsrdaway, Executive Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.
Salary : $70,283 - $92,477