Partner of Curriculum and Instruction - Instructional Support Facility Job Arvada area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Job Summary

Assist Performance Improvement Department Directors in providing expertise, vision and leadership to teachers, administrators, and community interest groups in the designated area of expertise, specifically curriculum, instruction and assessment. Collaborate with the Directors to lead the continuous improvement in instructional practices across the designated content area for all students. Assignments include elementary and secondary level English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies content areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Manage and oversee assigned curriculum content area. Lead the development of district‑wide standards for curriculum delivery and the implementation of the district‑wide professional development plan and vision. Assist Department Directors and Executive Directors with planning, coordinating and managing the daily operations of their content area. Daily – 20%

Evaluate classroom instruction, provide on‑site coaching and support the implementation of best instructional practices. Support teachers’ understanding and design of “best assessment practices” in instruction, emphasizing the use of a strong body of evidence. Provide guidance on current and future legislative initiatives affecting the content area. Daily – 15%

Lead, implement and communicate the Colorado Academic Standards using best instructional practices that promote success for all students. Daily – 10%

Create, restructure and manage professional learning opportunities related to highly effective instruction in the blended learning and instructional technology arena. Model and implement differentiated instruction with digital tools. Guide schools in adopting blended learning models and support teachers in assessing student learning with digital tools. Daily – 10%

Collaborate with the Office of Health Services to ensure curricular alignment with district health and wellbeing initiatives. Daily – 5%

Enlist collaborative support of Instructional Coaches, Coordinators and site coordinators to align, implement and address specific learning goals and district initiatives. Work with Learning Partners to support ongoing district initiatives. Daily – 5%

Support the analysis of systems and structures that strengthen or act as barriers. Implement effective systems to ensure high levels of learning for every student. Daily – 5%

Develop and implement professional development in the content area that aligns with the district strategic plan, the CCSD instructional framework and the Transformational Equity Framework. Daily – 5%

Represent the Cherry Creek School District at state‑level and local meetings while staying current with federal guidelines, legislation and trends. Build and maintain strong relationships with district and school‑based collaborative teams. Daily – 5%

Create, update and provide access to district curricular resources. Daily – 5%

Build leadership capacity to promote lasting structures that support student achievement needs. Daily – 5%

Facilitate and/or participate in building and virtual PLC structures. Monthly – 5%

Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily – 5%

Reporting Relationships

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Master’s degree
Three (3) years of professional work experience
CDE teaching license
Colorado driver’s license
Experience with adult learning theory and professional learning
Experience using state and standards and their alignment to instruction
Experience developing assessments and using data for instructional decision‑making
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent commitment to continuous improvement
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